religious fanaticism

His films like 'There Will Be Blood' and 'The Master' explore the intersection of religious conviction, manipulation, and fanaticism with psychological depth.

He critically examined religious dogmatism and institutional faith in works like 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew' and 'Salò', questioning the nature of belief and power.

His films including 'Post Tenebras Lux' and 'Our Time' depict religious fervor and spiritual obsession within intimate human relationships and communities.