revenge and justice

His films like 'Oldboy' and 'The Handmaiden' masterfully explore the psychological complexity and moral ambiguity of revenge, questioning whether justice can ever truly be served through vengeance.

He consistently crafts narratives where protagonists pursue justice through violent revenge, most notably in 'Kill Bill' and 'Inglourious Basterds,' blending genre cinema with philosophical questions about retribution.

His Spaghetti Westerns, particularly 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West,' define the archetype of the vengeful antihero seeking justice in lawless societies.