mathematics

His films like 'Pi' and 'The Fountain' obsessively explore mathematical patterns, sequences, and the intersection of mathematics with obsession and the human psyche.

His intricate narratives in films like 'Inception', 'Interstellar', and 'Tenet' employ mathematical concepts including non-Euclidean geometry, temporal mechanics, and complex structural symmetries.

His precisely composed visual style and algorithmic approach to narrative structure in films like 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and 'Poor Things' demonstrate mathematical precision in form and storytelling.