sales and manipulation

His films like 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'The Apartment' expose the seductive corruption of ambition and the transactional nature of human relationships in capitalist systems.

He dissects salesmanship, desire, and psychological manipulation across films like 'There Will Be Blood' and 'Boogie Nights,' revealing how charisma masks ruthless exploitation.

His satirical comedies like 'Mon Oncle' and 'Playtime' critique consumer culture and advertising through visual storytelling that exposes manipulation hiding within modern society.