artistic identity and self-discovery

His films like '8½' and 'Amarcord' are autobiographical explorations of artistic creation, memory, and the struggle to define one's identity as an artist.

His introspective work consistently examines existential questions, personal transformation, and the artist's journey toward self-understanding through psychological depth.

His films deconstruct cinema itself while questioning identity, artistic expression, and authenticity, making self-discovery a central formal and thematic concern.