corruption of nobility

His films like 'The Leopard' and 'Conversation Piece' meticulously examine the moral decay and spiritual emptiness of aristocratic classes facing historical upheaval.

Through surrealist narratives in films like 'The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie,' he savagely critiques the hypocrisy and hidden depravities beneath the refined veneer of the upper classes.

In 'Barry Lyndon' and 'Eyes Wide Shut,' he exposes how those of privilege exploit power, lose moral grounding, and descend into darkness beneath their cultivated exteriors.