succession ceremonies

His operatic epics like 'The Leopard' and 'Death in Venice' obsessively chronicle the decay of aristocratic dynasties and the rituals of power transfer across generations.

Films like 'Throne of Blood' and 'Ran' explore succession, betrayal, and the violent transfer of power through Shakespeare adaptations steeped in feudal ceremony.

'Barry Lyndon' and 'Eyes Wide Shut' meticulously examine formal rituals of social hierarchy, initiation, and the transmission of power within rigidly structured systems.