professional reinvention

His films frequently explore characters undergoing personal and professional transformation, particularly in 'The 400 Blows' and 'Day for Night' where he examines the evolution of artists and their creative reinvention.

His naturalistic dramas deeply examine working-class characters navigating career changes and life reinvention, most notably in 'Another Year' and 'Career Girls' where he portrays the messy reality of professional and personal growth.

His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker' explore how people reinvent themselves and their social roles while examining identity, family structures, and the possibility of second chances in society.