religious cults

His documentaries and films obsessively examine faith, spirituality, and the ecstatic madness of belief systems through works like 'Aguirre' and 'Cave of Forgotten Dreams'.

He provocatively explored religious fervor, mysticism, and cultic devotion through surreal, visually extravagant films like 'The Devils' and 'Tommy'.

He investigates the psychology of manipulation, blind devotion, and charismatic control in narratives like 'Gone Girl' and 'The Game', often dissecting cult-like dynamics.