crafting and creation

His films celebrate the artistry of creation through magical craftsmanship, from spirited bathhouse design to the meticulous animation of Studio Ghibli itself.

He explores creation through whimsical practical effects and handmade cinematography, treating filmmaking itself as a visible creative act rather than invisible magic.

His documentaries and fiction films obsessively examine human creation and obsession, from sculptors to dreamers, capturing the relentless drive to make something from nothing.