youth coming of age

His semi-autobiographical films like 'The 400 Blows' pioneer the cinematic exploration of adolescent alienation and the painful transition to adulthood.

Her films 'Lady Bird' and 'Barbie' capture the vulnerability, identity struggles, and emotional complexity of young people finding their place in the world.

His intimate works like 'After the Storm' and 'Our Little Sister' tenderly examine how youth navigate family, responsibility, and the loss of innocence.