Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

What happens when make-believe believes it's real?

“Pan’s Labyrinth is Alice in Wonderland for grown‑ups — an extraordinary, spellbinding fable blending the horrors of reality and fantasy.” — Rotten Tomatoes

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth earned him three Academy Awards for its breathtaking blend of fantasy and darkness. Set in post-Civil War Spain, the film follows young Ofelia, who discovers a mysterious labyrinth and meets a mystical faun offering cryptic tasks. As she navigates a world of fantastical creatures and brutal realities, Ofelia confronts violence, loyalty, and moral dilemmas, balancing imagination with survival. Del Toro crafts a visually stunning, haunting tale that intertwines history and fantasy, terror and wonder. Pan’s Labyrinth remains a timeless cinematic masterpiece of courage, innocence, and resilience.

Academy Awards USA (Oscars): Winner of Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction and Best Achievement in Make-up
BAFTA Awards 2007: Winner of Best Film not in the English Language
Cannes Film Festival 2006: Palme D'or nominee
Goya Awards 2007: Winner of Best Original Screenplay

Rating

MA15+

Duration

119 min

Country

Spain, Mexico

Language

Spanish (English subtitles)

Cast

Ivana Baquero, Maribel Verdu, Sergi Lopez, Doug Jones, Ariadna Gil, Alex Angulo, Roger Casamajor

Director

Guillermo del Toro

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