workaholism

His films like 'The Apartment' and 'Sunset Boulevard' dissect the human cost of ambition and workplace obsession in mid-century America.

Films such as 'After the Storm' and 'Broker' explore how work consumes lives and damages personal relationships in contemporary Japanese society.

His naturalistic dramas like 'Career Girls' and 'Another Year' examine how professional ambition and workplace stress erode emotional authenticity and human connection.