biblical history

His radical adaptations of biblical narratives, particularly 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew,' explored scripture through a Marxist lens and challenged conventional religious interpretation.

His films deeply interrogate Christian theology and morality, most notably in 'The Last Temptation of Christ,' which provocatively reexamines Christ's humanity and sacrifice.

His spiritually profound works like 'Passion of Joan of Arc' and 'Vampyr' engage with biblical themes of faith, suffering, and redemption through expressionistic visual language.