revenge and redemption

His films like 'Oldboy' and 'The Handmaiden' intricately explore cycles of revenge and the psychological toll of redemption through visually stunning narratives.

He masterfully examines moral redemption through violence and guilt in films like 'Taxi Driver,' 'Raging Bull,' and 'The Irishman,' showing characters wrestling with their sins.

His work in 'Birdman' and 'The Revenant' deeply probes the intersection of revenge, suffering, and spiritual redemption through fractured narratives and intense character studies.