youth delinquency

His films like 'Accattone' and 'Mamma Roma' unflinchingly explore the lives of poor youth in Rome, examining delinquency as a product of social marginalization and economic desperation.

'The 400 Blows' is a seminal work that portrays youth delinquency with empathy and psychological depth, showing how alienation and neglect drive a boy toward petty crime.

'A City of Sadness' and 'The Assassin' examine youth caught in cycles of violence and delinquency within broader political and social upheaval.