coming of age deception

His semi-autobiographical films like 'The 400 Blows' and 'Jules and Jim' capture the deceptions inherent in adolescence and the painful gap between youthful ideals and adult reality.

Films like 'Lady Bird' and 'Ladybird' explore how coming-of-age protagonists navigate self-deception, social performance, and the lies we tell ourselves about identity and belonging.

Her works like 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'Tomboy' intimately examine the deceptions of identity, hidden desires, and the masks worn during adolescent self-discovery.