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His film 'Sicario' and broader body of work explore complex partnerships between flawed individuals operating in morally grey spaces, with deep psychological intensity.

His filmography consistently examines intense professional partnerships and loyalty between men in law enforcement and crime, particularly in 'Heat' and 'Collateral'.

His films like 'Mother' and 'Okja' deeply explore symbiotic relationships and interdependence between characters bound by duty, love, and survival.