In the Falangist Spain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world.In the Falangist Spain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world.In the Falangist Spain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world.
- Won 3 Oscars
- 109 wins & 115 nominations total
Francisco Vidal
- Sacerdote
- (as Paco Vidal)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaGuillermo del Toro is famous for compiling books full of notes and drawings about his ideas before turning them into films, something he regards as essential to the process. He left years worth of notes for this film in the back of a cab, and when he discovered them missing, he thought it was the end of the project. However, the cab driver found them and, realizing their importance, tracked him down and returned them at great personal difficulty and expense. Del Toro was convinced that this was a blessing and it made him ever more determined to complete the film.
- GoofsWhen Ofelia goes down the stairs in the labyrinth and is talking to the Faun, his shadow still shows Doug Jones' legs while they are in the stilts. The special effects crew took out his physical legs, but the shadow still exists.
- Quotes
Capitán Vidal: Tell my son the time that his father died. Tell him...
Mercedes: No. He won't even know your name.
- Crazy creditsThe two "Stick Insects" are credited as Cheech and Chong, after which it says "MAY THEY REST IN PEACE".
- Alternate versionsThere are three different versions. Runtimes are: "1h 58m (118 min), 2h (120 min) (Finland)" and "1h 52m (112 min) (Toronto International) (Canada).
- ConnectionsFeatured in Siskel & Ebert: The Best Films of 2006 (2006)
- SoundtracksLong, Long Time Ago/Hace mucho, mucho tiempo
Written by Javier Navarrete
Produced by Emmanuel Chamboredon Ian P. Hierons
Courtesy of Milan Entertainment
Featured review
A must see movie.
1944, Spain, Ofelia accompanied her mother to meet up with her father, who happens to be a Captain in The Spanish Army, there Ofelia escapes into a nightmarish world, and must complete three horrifying challenges.
It took me one or two viewings to fully get it, and to appreciate it, but I'm glad I did, Pan's Labyrinth is an incredible movie, it's one that will appeal to horror fans, and those that enjoy surreal stories and fantasies.
Plenty of messaging to loon out for, you have to wait to learn exactly what's going on, it's worth waiting for.
Beautifully acted and stunningly produced, it's a glorious looking film, I think it's aged incredibly well.
Personally my favourite scene is the dinner table, Ofelia chomps down a few grapes, whilst a terrifying being wakes up, what a scene.
Only from the mind of Guillermo del Toro is this possible.
9/10.
It took me one or two viewings to fully get it, and to appreciate it, but I'm glad I did, Pan's Labyrinth is an incredible movie, it's one that will appeal to horror fans, and those that enjoy surreal stories and fantasies.
Plenty of messaging to loon out for, you have to wait to learn exactly what's going on, it's worth waiting for.
Beautifully acted and stunningly produced, it's a glorious looking film, I think it's aged incredibly well.
Personally my favourite scene is the dinner table, Ofelia chomps down a few grapes, whilst a terrifying being wakes up, what a scene.
Only from the mind of Guillermo del Toro is this possible.
9/10.
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- Also known as
- The Labyrinth of the Faun
- Filming locations
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Box office
- Budget
- $19,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $37,646,380
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $568,641
- Dec 31, 2006
- Gross worldwide
- $83,863,565
- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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