based on short story

He consistently adapts literary short works into visually expansive films that explore the philosophical depth of their source material, from 'Arrival' (Ted Chiang's novella) to 'Sicario'.

His films frequently draw from short stories and novellas, transforming minimalist narratives into bizarre, darkly comedic visual spectacles that expose human absurdity.

He adapts and expands short narrative concepts into deeply unsettling psychological horror films that maintain intimate character focus while building cosmic dread.