persecution of the righteous

His masterpiece 'The Passion of Joan of Arc' presents one of cinema's most profound explorations of an innocent person persecuted for her beliefs and convictions.

Through films like 'Andrei Rublev' and 'The Mirror,' he examines the spiritual suffering and persecution of artists and idealists struggling against oppressive systems.

His provocative works, particularly 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew' and 'Salò,' confront institutional violence and the persecution of marginalized individuals and the righteous.