life spanning decades

His 'Before' trilogy and 'Boyhood' (filmed over 12 years) intimately chronicle characters across decades, capturing how relationships and perspectives evolve over time.

His films like 'Tokyo Story' and 'An Autumn Afternoon' explore aging, generational shifts, and the passage of time within families across multiple decades with poignant restraint.

His filmography spans decades examining how characters and society transform over time, particularly in films like 'Violette' and his recurring exploration of middle-class life's arc.