vanity and narcissism

His masterpiece 'La Dolce Vita' dissects the vanity and self-absorption of Rome's high society with satirical brilliance, while 'Amarcord' explores narcissistic nostalgia and performative identity.

'The Master' and 'Boogie Nights' penetrate the narcissism of charismatic men and the entertainment industry's obsession with image and ego.

His films, particularly 'Antichrist' and 'Nymphomaniac,' unflinchingly examine self-obsession, guilt, and the destructive nature of egocentric perspectives through provocative psychological exploration.