Legacy and mentorship

His films repeatedly explore the transmission of knowledge and emotional growth between generations, most notably in 'The 400 Blows' and 'Small Change.'

His animated works consistently feature young protagonists learning from wise mentors while discovering their own strength, as seen in 'Spirited Away' and 'Howl's Moving Castle.'

His films deeply examine how mentors shape their protégés' moral and artistic paths, particularly in 'Raging Bull,' 'The Irishman,' and 'The Wolf of Wall Street.'