adulthood

His films like 'Before' trilogy and 'Boyhood' intimately document the passage into and through adulthood with philosophical depth and naturalistic dialogue.

He explores adulthood through family relationships and life transitions, examining how adults navigate responsibility, loss, and connection in works like 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker'.

Her films such as 'Lady Bird' and 'Barbie' examine the complexities of growing up, identity formation, and the contradictions of transitioning into adulthood.