Tracing the thread…
Fellini's films like '8½' and 'Amarcord' are deeply autobiographical, blending his personal memories, dreams, and experiences with cinema itself as a central theme.
François Truffaut FranceTruffaut's Antoine Doinel series follows a character through life stages mirroring the director's own biography, making his filmography a semi-autobiographical journey.
Allen Hughes United StatesAllen's films consistently explore his neuroses, relationships, and creative struggles through protagonist surrogates, making his directorial work an ongoing biographical self-examination.