religious leadership

His films like 'There Will Be Blood' and 'The Master' dissect charismatic religious figures and the psychology of faith and manipulation.

His provocative works including 'Post Tenebras Lux' and 'Batalla en el Cielo' explore spirituality, morality, and the contradictions within religious institutions.

His films like 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew' and 'Salò' boldly interrogate religious doctrine, institutional power, and moral authority.