afterlife mythology

His films like 'After Life' directly explore the concept of an intermediate realm where the deceased must choose their most precious memory before moving on.

In 'Wings of Desire' and 'Faraway, So Close!', he depicts angelic beings observing human life and the boundary between earthly and celestial realms.

His films like 'Biutiful' and 'The Revenant' contemplate death, spiritual reckoning, and the liminal spaces between life and whatever comes after.