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His films feature animals as integral characters that reflect human emotions and relationships, particularly in 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' and 'The Grand Budapest Hotel.'

His Studio Ghibli films consistently explore the bonds between humans and animals, most notably in 'Princess Mononoke,' 'Spirited Away,' and 'Howl's Moving Castle.'

His documentaries and narrative films examine the complex relationships between humans and animals, questioning dominance and understanding through works like 'Grizzly Man' and 'My Best Fiend.'