biblical mythology

His films like 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew' and 'Salò' directly interrogate biblical narratives and Christian mythology through radical theological and artistic perspectives.

His filmography consistently explores guilt, redemption, and faith through a Catholic lens, with works like 'The Last Temptation of Christ' and 'Silence' deeply engaging biblical and spiritual mythology.

His metaphysical approach to cinema in films like 'Vampyr' and 'Ordet' transforms biblical themes of faith, suffering, and resurrection into haunting visual and spiritual experiences.