self-deprecation

His films consistently feature neurotic protagonists who ridicule their own inadequacies, anxieties, and moral failures as a core comedic and dramatic device.

He portrays deeply flawed characters who expose their own absurdity and vulnerability through darkly satirical situations that undermine conventional social pretense.

Her films explore female characters grappling with self-doubt and self-criticism, transforming personal insecurity into poignant examinations of identity and worth.