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Directed 'L.A. Confidential' and explored moral ambiguity in institutions, though 'The Little Things' and his other works examine institutional corruption relevant to wartime decision-making ethics.

His films like 'The Thin Red Line' and 'A Hidden Life' profoundly meditate on warfare, morality, and the human cost of military operations through philosophical cinematography.

Explored German history and conflict in documentaries and features that confront the moral complexities of war, survival, and human ambition against destructive forces.