Love will give you life.|Nov. 09, 2022|France|117 Min.|PG
Genre: Animation;Drama;Fantasy;Music
Description: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is a 2022 stop-motion animated musical fantasy film directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson, marking Gustafson’s feature directorial debut. The screenplay was co-written by del Toro and Patrick McHale. Based on Gris Grimly’s 2002 design adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s 1883 novel *The Adventures of Pinocchio*, the film reimagines the classic tale in 1930s Fascist Italy. It explores themes of love and disobedience as Pinocchio struggles to meet his father’s expectations and discovers the true meaning of life. The voice cast includes Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Gregory Mann, Burn Gorman, John Turturro, Ron Perlman, Finn Wolfhard, Cate Blanchett, Tim Blake Nelson, Christoph Waltz, and Tilda Swinton.
Originally announced by del Toro in 2008, the project faced delays and development challenges, with production halting in 2017 due to financial issues. It was revived in 2018 after Netflix acquired the rights. The film premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on October 15, 2022, followed by a limited theatrical release on November 9 and a Netflix streaming debut on December 9, 2022. Critics praised the film for its direction, screenplay, stop-motion animation, visuals, musical score, voice performances, and fidelity to the source material.
The story begins with Geppetto, a woodcarver, living peacefully with his son Carlo during the outbreak of World War I.
Cast director: Guillermo del Toro
Cast actor: Gregory Mann, Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton, Ron Perlman, Finn Wolfhard, Cate Blanchett, Tim Blake Nelson, John Turturro
Original name: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio