tribal law

His documentaries and films like 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' obsessively explore the collision between civilization and primal tribal systems, examining how law and order break down in remote communities.

Films like 'Babel' and 'Amores Perros' deconstruct social hierarchies and unwritten codes of honor, showing how tribal allegiances and informal justice systems operate within modern societies.

His Western masterpieces deeply interrogate the clash between Native American tribal law and American frontier justice, portraying both the dignity and tragedy of indigenous legal systems.