THEME EXPLORATION
parental influence
12 films · 2 directors
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DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Japan
His deeply humanistic works including 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' examine how parental relationships shape identity, morality, and belonging across generations.
François Truffaut FranceHis autobiographical films, particularly 'The 400 Blows' and 'Small Change,' poignantly capture the impact of parental abandonment and family dysfunction on child development.