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His films like 'Casino' and 'The Departed' deeply explore the psychology of risk-taking, addiction, and the moral consequences of gambling culture.

His stylistically distinctive works frequently feature protagonists entangled in gambling, fate, and high-stakes games that mirror broader existential themes.

His surreal and darkly comic films like 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' examine human competition, chance, and the arbitrary rules governing survival and fortune.