greed and rivalry

His films like *Raging Bull*, *The Wolf of Wall Street*, and *Casino* obsessively explore how greed and competitive ambition destroy individuals and relationships.

His narratives consistently pit characters against each other in battles of ego and desire, most notably in *Inglourious Basterds* and *Django Unchained*, where rivalry fuels the entire dramatic tension.

Films like *There Will Be Blood* and *The Master* present characters consumed by competitive ambition and the ruthless pursuit of power over others.