Conscientious objector status

His films like 'Paths of Glory' and 'Dr. Strangelove' extensively explore the moral conflicts of soldiers and those who refuse to participate in warfare.

His documentaries and narratives frequently examine individuals who resist authority and refuse compliance, particularly in 'Stroszek' and various war-related works.

His meditative film 'The Thin Red Line' deeply questions the moral justifications for war and depicts soldiers struggling with their consciences in combat.