wealthy heirs

His films like 'The Leopard' and 'Rocco and His Brothers' dissect the moral decay and existential crisis of aristocratic and wealthy families across generations.

He explores the alienation and emotional emptiness of wealthy urbanites in films like '2046' and 'In the Mood for Love,' capturing the hollow beauty of privilege.

Her films including 'The Bling Ring' and 'Marie Antoinette' examine the psychology of heirs and wealthy youth, their entitlement, isolation, and spiritual vacancy.