mercenary hero

His films explore morally compromised protagonists who operate by ruthless self-interest, from corporate manipulation in The Social Network to vigilante justice in Fight Club.

He examines the transactional nature of human relationships and survival instincts, where characters prioritize personal gain over moral responsibility in films like Funny Games and The Seventh Continent.

His characters are often cynical opportunists and hired guns motivated by profit and personal code rather than heroic ideals, exemplified in Kill Bill, Django Unchained, and Inglourious Basterds.