Damage (1992), directed by Louis Malle, follows a successful British politician who becomes consumed by an all-destroying passion for Anna, the mysterious and alluring fiancée of his own son. The affair spirals into dangerous obsession, ultimately leading to a catastrophic tragedy that shatters his family and reputation irreparably. Featuring riveting performances from Jeremy Irons, Juliette Binoche, and Miranda Richardson, the film is a haunting exploration of desire, destruction, and consequence.
Louis Malle films Jeremy Irons' British MP destroying his family for an obsession with his son's fiancée. The film is the collapse compressed into a tasteful runtime.