biblical commandments

His films like 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew' and 'Salò' directly grapple with biblical morality, divine commandments, and the transgression of sacred laws.

His works, particularly 'Ordet' and 'The Passion of Joan of Arc,' explore faith, divine will, and the conflict between human law and spiritual commandments.

His films including 'The Last Temptation of Christ' and 'Taxi Driver' deeply examine sin, redemption, moral law, and the struggle between biblical principles and human weakness.