feudal oppression

His films like 'Battleship Potemkin' and 'October' use montage to depict revolutionary resistance against authoritarian oppression and hierarchical power structures.

His historical epics examine feudal and authoritarian systems of control, particularly in works like 'Ashes and Diamonds' and 'Andrei Rublev,' exploring individual resistance against oppressive regimes.

His films like 'The Decameron' and 'Canterbury Tales' critique hierarchical social systems and exploitation through their depiction of medieval and feudal power dynamics.