school

His semi-autobiographical films like 'The 400 Blows' and 'Small Change' poignantly capture the emotional and psychological experiences of students navigating school life and adolescence.

Films such as 'After the Storm' and 'Shoplifters' explore how school shapes identity and relationships, examining the tension between institutional expectations and human connection.

His socially conscious works like 'Kes' and 'Sweet Sixteen' critically examine how schools reflect and perpetuate class inequalities and systemic barriers for working-class youth.