rascal

His semi-autobiographical films like 'The 400 Blows' and 'Antoine and Colette' intimately portray youthful mischief, delinquency, and the rascally coming-of-age journey with deep empathy.

His films consistently feature lovable rogues and charming misfits navigating the world with cunning schemes and playful rebellion, from 'Rushmore' to 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'.

His 'Apu Trilogy' and films like 'Pather Panchali' explore the mischievous, resourceful spirit of street children and impoverished youth with poetic realism and profound humanity.