mentor-student relationship

His films frequently explore the transformative power of education and mentorship, most notably in 'The 400 Blows' and 'Small Change,' where adult figures guide troubled youth toward self-discovery.

His masterpiece 'In the Heat of the Sun' and other works deeply examine how mentors and authority figures shape identity and consciousness during formative years.

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' intimately explore how parental and mentoring relationships define character development and emotional growth across generations.