His films like 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water' weave intricate portals between magical and mundane worlds, exploring how fantasy intersects with harsh reality.
Hayao Miyazaki JapanHis masterworks such as 'Spirited Away' and 'Howl's Moving Castle' are quintessential portal fantasy, featuring protagonists crossing into enchanted realms that transform their understanding of the world.