consequences of impulsivity

His characters frequently make impulsive decisions driven by passion, ego, and desire that spiral into devastating consequences, as seen in Taxi Driver and Raging Bull.

He crafts narratives where split-second impulsive choices trigger irreversible chains of events, particularly evident in Prisoners and Enemy.

His films dissect how momentary impulses and careless actions shatter lives and communities, exploring moral accountability in works like Funny Games and The Seventh Continent.