Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio(2022)

PG
11/09/2022 (US)Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama1h 57m
8.0

"Love will give you life."

Overview

During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.

Mark Gustafson

Director

Guillermo del Toro

Director

Guillermo del Toro

Screenplay

Patrick McHale

Screenplay

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Pinocchio director Guillermo del Toro on the joy of hand-crafted animation | BFI in Conversation

Pinocchio director Guillermo del Toro on the joy of hand-crafted animation | BFI in Conversation

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SCENE AT THE ACADEMY: Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio

SCENE AT THE ACADEMY: Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio

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How Guillermo del Toro Achieved His Vision for Pinocchio | Netflix

How Guillermo del Toro Achieved His Vision for Pinocchio | Netflix

Behind the Scenes

A Jigsaw of Themes: The Original Score of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio | Netflix

A Jigsaw of Themes: The Original Score of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio | Netflix

Behind the Scenes

In the Booth with the Cast

In the Booth with the Cast

Behind the Scenes

'GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO' with Guillermo del Toro & more filmmakers | Academy Conversations

'GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO' with Guillermo del Toro & more filmmakers | Academy Conversations

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Handcrafting Pinocchio Behind The Scenes

Handcrafting Pinocchio Behind The Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio | Crafting "Ciao Papa" | Netflix

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio | Crafting "Ciao Papa" | Netflix

Behind the Scenes

Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson on GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO

Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson on GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO

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Guillermo Del Toro brings his Pinocchio to the BFI London Film Festival 2022

Guillermo Del Toro brings his Pinocchio to the BFI London Film Festival 2022

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Guillermo Del Toro introduces his version of Pinocchio | BFI London Film Festival 2022

Guillermo Del Toro introduces his version of Pinocchio | BFI London Film Festival 2022

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Behind the Craft

Behind the Craft

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Official Teaser

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A review by CinemaSerf
7.0

Written on December 3, 2022

Set against the rise of Mussolini, this adaptation of the Collodi story draws parallels with the adventures of the eponymous puppet and the fascist's coming to power in Italy. The stop-motion animation is vibrant and simply gorgeous as the old carpenter "Geppetto" lives happily with his young son "Carlo" until the war intervenes and he is robbed of his very essence. It is whilst in the depths of his despair that he decides to carve a puppet, and imbued with life by a forest sprite - "Pinocchio" is born. Curious, mischievous, rebellious - you just know that the youngster is going to be an handful for his father and his friend the cricket. His skills at dancing draw the attention of circus master "Volpe" and soon the lad is caught in an intricate trap that causes him and his "papa" no end of trauma. This iteration blends the magical and mystical with the political and brutal in a cleverly constructed fashion. The original story of humanity is front and centre, but the failings of, and challenges to, that humanity are also presented to us as we see the best and worst of human nature displayed. It's a love story, and one of the best, and in the hands of a man who knows how to mix the dark and the light - contextually and visually - so well, we are offered an engaging and thought-provoking version of this far darker and interesting fairy tale. A big screen must, if you can - the artistry is intricate and the Desplat score compliments that well, too.