mentor-mentee relationship

His films consistently explore the transmission of knowledge and emotional growth between older and younger characters, most notably in 'The 400 Blows' and 'Small Change.'

His animated masterpieces feature profound mentor-mentee relationships that emphasize personal transformation and the passing of wisdom across generations, as seen in 'Spirited Away' and 'Howl's Moving Castle.'

His psychological films deeply examine the dynamics of guidance and influence between characters, exploring how mentorship can become corrupted or manipulative in works like 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar.'