business betrayal

His films like 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'The Apartment' explore corporate corruption and personal betrayal within ruthless business environments with dark wit and moral complexity.

His procedural dramas including 'Network' and 'Dog Day Afternoon' dissect institutional betrayal and how individuals are compromised by systems and profit motives.

His films examine how capitalism and business dealings corrode human relationships and trust, particularly in works like 'The Seventh Continent' and 'Funny Games.'