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Scorsese says he is [[Catholic]], and describes his faith as a major influence on his work, which - alongside frank depictions of violence - often deals with such themes as desire, guilt and redemption. However, his most controversial film was ''The Last Temptation of Christ'', which upset many churchgoers by depicting Jesus as a flawed, self-doubting human.

Scorsese says he is [[Catholic]], and describes his faith as a major influence on his work, which - alongside frank depictions of violence - often deals with such themes as desire, guilt and redemption. However, his most controversial film was ''The Last Temptation of Christ'', which upset many churchgoers by depicting Jesus as a flawed, self-doubting human.

Early in his career he became noted for his frequent collaborations with actor [[Robert De Niro]], who is perhaps best known today for his roles in Scorsese's films. In addition to his famous portrayal of boxer Jake LaMotta in ''Raging Bull'' (for which he won an Oscar for Best Actor) De Niro had major roles in iconic Scorsese films such as ''Mean Streets'' (1973), ''Taxi Driver'' (1976), ''Goodfellas'' (1990), ''Cape Fear'' (1991) and ''Casino'' (1995). More recently Scorsese has developed a professional relationship with [[Leonardo DiCaprio]], who has starred in three of his films, beginning with ''Gangs of New York'' (1999). DiCaprio also starred in the director's most recent film, ''The Wolf of Wall Street'' (2013).

Early in his career he became noted for his frequent collaborations with actor [[Robert De Niro]], who is perhaps best known today for his roles in Scorsese's films. In addition to his famous portrayal of boxer Jake LaMotta in ''Raging Bull'' (for which he won an Oscar for Best Actor) De Niro had major roles in iconic Scorsese films such as ''Mean Streets'' (1973), ''Taxi Driver'' (1976), ''Goodfellas'' (1990), ''Cape Fear'' (1991) and ''Casino'' (1995). More recently Scorsese has developed a professional relationship with [[Leonardo DiCaprio]], who has starred in three of his films, beginning with ''Gangs of New York'' (2002). DiCaprio also starred in the director's most recent film, ''The Wolf of Wall Street'' (2013).

Despite widespread praise by critics and fans, and a string of Oscar nominations, Scorsese did not win the coveted Academy Award for Best Director until 2007 when he was honored for ''The Departed'' (2006). The Oscar win was thought long overdue by many industry followers. ''The Departed'' also won that year's Academy Award for Best Picture, the first Scorsese film to do so.

Despite widespread praise by critics and fans, and a string of Oscar nominations, Scorsese did not win the coveted Academy Award for Best Director until 2007 when he was honored for ''The Departed'' (2006). The Oscar win was thought long overdue by many industry followers. ''The Departed'' also won that year's Academy Award for Best Picture, the first Scorsese film to do so.