mentor relationships

Repeatedly explores master-apprentice dynamics and the transmission of knowledge across generations, most notably in 'Raging Bull' and 'The Irishman'.

Consistently depicts coming-of-age stories where protagonists learn wisdom from older, often eccentric mentors who guide them toward self-discovery and resilience.

Examines corrupted or deeply troubling mentor-student relationships that blur the line between guidance and psychological manipulation in films like 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar'.