succession and inheritance

His masterpiece 'The Leopard' examines the decline of aristocratic families and the transfer of power across generations in 19th-century Sicily.

Films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Like Father, Like Son' deeply explore what we inherit—materially, morally, and emotionally—and how families are truly formed.

'4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' and his other works examine inherited trauma, family obligation, and the weight of past decisions on present generations.