treasure/reward

His obsessive explorers and quests for impossible goals (Aguirre, Fitzcarraldo) embody humanity's relentless pursuit of treasure and meaning against all odds.

His silent comedies transform the search for reward into physical and existential journeys where the treasure becomes secondary to the absurd struggle itself.

His films consistently explore how true treasure lies in relationships, growth, and moral choices rather than material wealth, redefining reward through spiritual enlightenment.