I think it's a little simplistic to explain a work through the psychology of its author. In other words, that Haneke has emotional problems, so I don't have to take his films seriously. By using this argument, the viewer retreats from the challenges of the film.
“My goal is to give young girls confidence in this world so they can be more like men in the decision-making process.”
“You get involved with a character after spending a long time waiting, and this demands a lot of energy and concentration.”