aging and vitality

His films like 'Tokyo Story' and 'Broker' tenderly examine the relationships between aging parents and adult children, exploring how vitality persists through human connection across generations.

In 'Umberto D.' and other works, he captures the quiet dignity and resilience of elderly protagonists navigating social marginalization, revealing profound vitality in life's final chapters.

His film 'Eadweard' and essay-films explore how artistic passion and creative vitality can sustain and define human existence across a lifetime.