cult worship

His films obsessively explore charismatic leaders and mass devotion, most notably in 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' and documentaries on Goebbels and cave paintings.

He examines psychological manipulation, transcendence, and the seductive pull of false prophets throughout his surreal narratives, particularly in 'Mulholland Drive' and 'Twin Peaks.'

His provocative work directly interrogates religious ritual, desire, and cult-like devotion to ideology, especially in 'Salò' and 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew.'