mimicry

His films explore psychological manipulation and the performance of false identities, particularly in *Gone Girl* and *The Social Network* where characters strategically mimic and deceive.

He examines mimicry through absurdist characters who awkwardly imitate social rituals and behavior in films like *The Killing of a Sacred Deer* and *The Favourite*.

His work frequently portrays characters caught between authenticity and artifice, exploring how people mimic societal roles and romantic scripts in films like *Jules et Jim*.