Mexico setting

His films are steeped in Mexican Gothic aesthetics, folklore, and surrealism, particularly in works like 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water.'

He captures the essence of Mexican life and identity through intimate character studies set in Mexico City, most notably in 'Roma' and 'Y Tu Mamá También.'

His films explore Mexico's complex social landscape and urban experience, examining themes of violence, redemption, and human connection in Mexican settings like 'Amores perros.'