cyclical stagnation

His films explore spiritual and existential stagnation through long takes and repetitive cycles, where characters struggle against the futility of human progress and desire.

He depicts societal and personal stagnation through repetitive violence, ritualistic behavior, and circular narratives that trap characters in inescapable patterns.

His bleak, monochromatic worlds feature protagonists caught in endless cycles of decay, poverty, and monotony with no possibility of escape or transformation.