playboy protagonist

His masterpiece 'La Dolce Vita' defines the decadent playboy lifestyle in Rome, exploring its emptiness and moral corruption through protagonist Marcello Rubini.

'Lolita' and 'Eyes Wide Shut' dissect the desires and vulnerabilities of morally ambiguous protagonists navigating worlds of seduction and excess.

His films like 'Repulsion' and 'The Tenant' explore the psychology of flawed, often predatory male characters and the dark consequences of their behavior.