Italian nobility

His films like 'The Leopard' and 'Senso' intimately explore the decline of Italian aristocracy and nobility through lavish, psychologically complex narratives.

His works examine Italian nobility and bourgeoisie with particular focus on class struggle, decadence, and moral corruption in 'The Conformist' and 'Last Tango in Paris.'

His films frequently dissect Italian aristocratic families and their power dynamics, patriarchal structures, and hidden secrets in works like 'Leap Into the Void' and 'Vincere.'