self-doubt and perseverance

His films like 'Black Swan' and 'The Wrestler' intensely explore protagonists battling internal doubt and obsessive perseverance toward self-destruction and redemption.

Her works, particularly 'Nomadland' and 'The Rider,' chronicle individuals confronting self-doubt while persevering through hardship with quiet resilience and dignity.

His films like 'Poor Things' and 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' examine characters wrestling with uncertainty and moral doubt while navigating impossible circumstances with dark persistence.