antique dealer

His films consistently celebrate the beauty and spiritual significance of antique objects and forgotten treasures, most notably in 'Spirited Away' and 'Howl's Moving Castle.'

He obsessively incorporates antique objects, curiosities, and vintage aesthetics as central narrative and visual elements in films like 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water.'

His meticulously curated production design transforms entire films into carefully arranged collections of antique, vintage, and handcrafted objects that define his distinctive visual language.