religious institution conflict

His films like 'There Will Be Blood' and 'The Master' deeply explore the clash between religious authority, personal faith, and institutional power.

His work consistently examined the contradiction between religious institutions and their stated values, most provocatively in 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew' and 'Salò'.

His socially conscious films like 'Kes' and 'I, Daniel Blake' critique institutional religious hypocrisy and its impact on vulnerable communities.