aging and purpose

His masterpieces like 'Tokyo Story' and 'An Autumn Afternoon' explore aging parents navigating changing family roles and the search for meaning in life's final chapters.

'Umberto D.' and 'The Gold of Naples' capture the dignity and struggle of elderly individuals finding purpose and connection in an indifferent world.

Films like 'Another Year' and 'Happy-Go-Lucky' deeply examine how aging characters construct meaning through relationships, work, and confronting mortality.