Tracing the thread…
His films explore morally ambiguous protagonists who possess god-like power over others' fates while remaining fundamentally human and flawed.
Darren Aronofsky United StatesHe consistently depicts protagonists caught between transcendent aspirations and human limitation, blurring the line between divine ambition and destructive obsession.
Joachim Trier DenmarkHis work examines characters who perceive themselves as superior or chosen, exploring the suffering that results from demigod complexes and messianic delusions.