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The mother-son relationship has also been a focal point of psychoanalytic theory, particularly in the works of Sigmund Freud. The Oedipus complex, a concept introduced by Freud, describes the son's desire for the mother and jealousy towards the father, marking a critical phase in psychological development. This psychoanalytic perspective has influenced both literature and cinema, with many works exploring the unconscious dynamics of the mother-son relationship. For instance, the film The Exterminating Angel (1962) by Luis Buñuel, uses surrealist imagery to depict the repressed desires and conflicts inherent in family relationships.