Tracing the thread…
His films like 'The 400 Blows' and 'Small Change' intimately capture the emotional and moral awakening of young people navigating authority and independence.
Greta Gerwig United StatesHer works 'Lady Bird' and 'Little Women' explore how young women develop agency, leadership, and self-knowledge through relationships and personal struggle.
Hirokazu Koreeda JapanHis films like 'Nobody Knows' and 'Shoplifters' examine how children assume adult responsibilities and develop wisdom through adversity and family dynamics.