There Will Be Blood

A 2007 American drama directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, loosely based on Upton Sinclair’s novel Oil!. The story begins in the late 19th century and follows Daniel Plainview (played by Daniel Day-Lewis), an independent oilman who gradually builds his empire by drilling on desolate Californian land. Plainview's drive for success turns into an obsession, fracturing his relationships and transforming him into a ruthless businessman. The film explores the relentless pursuit of power and wealth against the backdrop of the early American oil industry.