dreams and aspirations

His films like 'Birdman' and 'The Revenant' explore the obsessive pursuit of artistic ambition and personal redemption against overwhelming odds.

Works such as 'Black Swan' and 'The Wrestler' delve into the psychological cost of chasing perfection and dreams, often depicting the dissolution of reality.

His tender films like 'After the Storm' and 'Shoplifters' examine quiet human aspirations, family bonds, and the bittersweet gap between dreams and reality.