overcoming self-doubt

His films like *Black Swan* and *The Wrestler* intensely explore protagonists battling internal demons and self-doubt through psychological horror and intimate character study.

Works such as *The Killing of a Sacred Deer* and *Poor Things* examine characters confronting their vulnerabilities and limitations within surreal, challenging circumstances.

Films like *Prisoners* and *Enemy* delve into protagonists wrestling with uncertainty, moral ambiguity, and the psychological toll of doubt through masterful tension and introspection.