deprogramming

His films dissect how social conditioning and power structures program individuals, particularly in works like 'The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant' and his exploration of fascism's psychological legacy.

His body horror and sci-fi films like 'Videodrome' and 'eXistenZ' explore how external stimuli rewire consciousness and challenge viewers' perceptions of reality versus conditioning.

Through provocative works like 'Salò' and his essays, Pasolini examined cultural indoctrination, consumerism, and the loss of authentic human consciousness in modern society.