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His films like 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' and documentaries explore humanity's obsessive relationship with nature and survival in extreme wilderness conditions.

Directed 'Black and White in Color' and 'The Name of the Rose,' with a deep fascination for depicting humans against untamed natural landscapes and historical survival narratives.

His films examine the tension between civilization and nature, particularly in 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'Life of Pi,' exploring isolation and survival in harsh environments.