protection of the innocent

His films consistently center on preserving childhood innocence and protecting the vulnerable, from *Schindler's List* to *War Horse* and *E.T.*

His animated works deeply explore the journey of innocent children navigating dangerous worlds while maintaining their humanity, particularly in *Spirited Away* and *Princess Mononoke*.

His socially conscious films powerfully document how systemic injustice victimizes the innocent, especially children, in works like *I, Daniel Blake* and *Kes*.