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His films like 'Babel' and 'Birdman' explore the architectural and structural frameworks of human connection and storytelling, often shot in historically significant buildings.

His visually stunning cinematography obsessively captures the decay and beauty of traditional Hong Kong architecture, particularly in films like '2046' and 'In the Mood for Love.'

His works like 'Tokyo Story' and 'Shoplifters' deeply examine traditional Japanese homes and buildings as vessels for family memory and cultural continuity.