animal trapping

His documentaries and films obsessively explore humanity's predatory nature and the capture of wild animals, particularly in works like 'Grizzly Man' and 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God.'

His horror films frequently use animal imagery and trapping as metaphors for psychological and social entrapment, most notably in 'Midsommar' and 'Hereditary.'

His surreal narratives consistently depict characters and creatures in confined spaces and inescapable situations, exploring themes of captivity and control in films like 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and 'Poor Things.'