artistic coming-of-age

His semi-autobiographical films like 'The 400 Blows' and 'Antoine and Colette' are foundational explorations of adolescence, rebelliousness, and the painful transition to adulthood.

Her films 'Lady Bird' and 'Little Women' intimately examine female artistic development, identity formation, and the bittersweet passage from adolescence to independence.

Her works including 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'Tomboy' delicately explore self-discovery, artistic awakening, and the formation of identity during formative years.