sacrifice and cost of achievement

His films like 'The Wrestler' and 'Black Swan' obsessively examine the physical and psychological toll of pursuing artistic perfection at any cost.

Works such as 'The Rider' and 'Nomadland' poignantly explore how individuals sacrifice stability, relationships, and health in pursuit of survival or meaning.

His films 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' probe the devastating personal costs and sacrifices demanded by fate, family legacy, and belonging.