hidden royalty

His films repeatedly feature ordinary characters discovering their noble heritage or magical destiny, most prominently in Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke.

Explores hidden identities and secret family legacies that reveal darker truths about belonging and inherited status, particularly in Midsommar and Hereditary.

Examines the private lives and hidden vulnerabilities of public figures and royalty, deconstructing the myth of majesty in films like Jackie and Spencer.