sacrifice for future generations

His films consistently explore characters making sacrifices to protect nature and ensure a livable world for future generations, most notably in Nausicaä and Princess Mononoke.

His work, particularly Arrival and Dune, examines how individuals sacrifice their own futures and happiness to secure safety and knowledge for humanity's children.

His films like Okja and Parasite reveal systemic sacrifices imposed on common people and environments, questioning what future generations will inherit from current choices.