biblical adaptation

His films like 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew' and 'Salò' deconstruct biblical narratives with provocative theological and political questioning.

He consistently explores Christian theology and morality through biblical allegory in works like 'The Last Temptation of Christ' and 'Silence.'

His spiritually profound films like 'The Passion of Joan of Arc' and 'Vampyr' engage deeply with faith, sacrifice, and biblical themes through visual transcendence.