redemption through training

His films obsessively explore physical and psychological transformation through grueling discipline, most notably in The Wrestler and Black Swan where protagonists seek redemption via their craft.

He examines redemption through obsessive preparation and mastery in films like The Social Network and Se7en, where characters achieve purpose through meticulous training and discipline.

His unconventional narratives frequently depict characters undergoing ritualistic training and transformation as pathways to self-discovery and redemption, particularly in The Killing of a Sacred Deer and The Favourite.