Redemption and comeback

His films consistently explore spiritual redemption and moral resurrection through flawed protagonists seeking salvation, from taxi driver Travis Bickle to aging mobster Frank Sheeran.

He specializes in depicting characters battling addiction, obsession, and self-destruction while clawing toward redemption, exemplified in 'Requiem for a Dream' and 'The Wrestler.'

His visually poetic films explore loss, regret, and the possibility of emotional and spiritual renewal through love and human connection in urban isolation.