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His semi-autobiographical films like 'The 400 Blows' and 'Small Change' intimately portray the emotional and intellectual struggles of students rebelling against rigid educational systems.

Works such as 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'The Third Murder' explore the psychological pressures and moral dilemmas within academic and professional achievement-driven societies.

His character-driven dramas like 'Another Year' and 'Career Girls' examine how educational background and intellectual aspirations shape personal relationships and class anxiety throughout life.