: Away from their daily lives, the couple's private rituals and silly games slowly unmask deep-seated fears and power struggles.

The film is widely praised for its "hyper-realistic" and "uncomfortably precise" depiction of how lovers can talk past each other. Key themes include: Everyone Else (2009)

: Chris begins to model himself after the more "macho" Hans, pressuring Gitti to conform to a more conventional feminine role, which leads her into a silent war against her own identity. Critical Themes