blind protagonist

Explored blindness and perception through masterworks like 'Ran' and 'Ikiru', examining how characters navigate darkness and moral blindness.

Directed '28 Days Later' and 'Trainspotting' with visceral visual language that explores psychological and physical blindness to consequences.

Created 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water' featuring protagonists who navigate worlds through alternative perception beyond conventional sight.