holiday traditions

His films intimately capture family gatherings and seasonal rituals as the emotional core of human relationships and cultural continuity.

He explores childhood memories, family celebrations, and nostalgic traditions with tender vulnerability in works like 'The 400 Blows' and 'Jules and Jim'.

His films deeply examine multigenerational family bonds and the bittersweet rituals that define home, particularly in 'Shoplifters' and 'After the Storm'.