nobility

His films obsessively explore the decay and moral corruption of aristocratic families, particularly in works like 'The Leopard' and 'Conversation Piece.'

He repeatedly examines nobility of character and spirit in both human and fantastical contexts, questioning what true nobility means beyond social hierarchy.

His films like 'Barry Lyndon' and 'Eyes Wide Shut' dissect the pretense and fragility of aristocratic and elite social orders with surgical precision.