When I did Arrival, I was talking about nature and the relationship with language, and I was deeply influenced by Miyazaki's work in general, especially movies like Princess Mononoke where he explores the relationship between humans and nature.
I was deeply influenced by Miyazaki's work in general, especially movies like Princess Mononoke where he explores the relationship between humans and nature.
— Denis Villeneuve · Slashfilm interview
When I did Arrival, I was deeply influenced by Miyazaki's work in general, especially movies like Princess Mononoke where he explores the relationship between humans and nature.
— Denis Villeneuve · Slashfilm interview
I definitely learned a lot from his visual storytelling and his approach to environmental themes, which are so prominent in films like 'Princess Mononoke.' It showed me the potential for animation to tell truly epic and profound stories.
— Makoto Shinkai · Anime News Network interview