Shame and redemption

His films like 'The Wrestler' and 'Black Swan' explore characters consumed by shame and their desperate, often destructive attempts at redemption.

His works such as 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker' examine shame within families and society while revealing paths toward forgiveness and human connection.

Films like 'There Will Be Blood' and 'The Master' probe deeply into moral corruption, shame, and the complex psychology of redemption and belonging.