coming-of-age transitions

His semi-autobiographical films like 'The 400 Blows' pioneer the cinematic exploration of adolescent alienation, rebellion, and the painful passage from childhood to adulthood.

Her films 'Lady Bird' and 'Barbie' intimately capture the emotional complexity of female coming-of-age, examining identity formation and the negotiation between independence and belonging.

His nuanced dramas like 'After the Storm' and 'Shoplifters' delicately portray how young people navigate family relationships and moral responsibility while transitioning into adulthood.