antiquities smuggling

His film 'The Art of Theft' explores the morality of art acquisition and cultural patrimony through intricate narratives about contested heritage and illegal trafficking.

Her work frequently examines cultural displacement and the politics of historical objects, particularly how antiquities connect to national identity and illicit networks.

In films like 'The Great Beauty,' he weaves together themes of cultural theft, archaeological plunder, and the black market for historical artifacts within Italian society.