Number of discs: |
1 |
 |
Description: | An Academy Award winning dark fable set five years after the end of the Spanish Civil War, Pan's Labyrinth encapsulates the rich visual style and genre-defying craft of Guillermo del Toro (The Devil's Backbone, Cronos). Eleven-year-old Ofelia (Ivana Baquero, in a mature and tender performance) comes face to face with the horrors of fascism when she and her pregnant mother are uprooted to the countryside, where her new stepfather (Sergi Lopez), a sadistic captain in General Franco's army, hunts down Republican guerrillas who refuse to give up the fight. The violent reality in which she lives merges seamlessly with a fantastical interior world when Ofelia meets a faun in a decaying labyrinth and is set on a strange, mythic journey that is at once terrifying and beautiful. In his revisiting of this bloody period in Spanish history, del Toro creates a vivid depiction of the monstrosities of war infiltrating a child's imagination and threatening the innocence of youth.Experience the haunting beauty of "Pan's Labyrinth" on Blu-Ray, presented by Criterion. This acclaimed dark fantasy film, directed by Guillermo del Toro, transports viewers to post-Civil War Spain in 1944, where young Ofelia discovers a mysterious labyrinth and encounters mythical creatures that blur the line between reality and imagination. The Criterion edition offers stunning visuals with remastered picture quality and insightful bonus features.
Criterion is renowned for its dedication to preserving important classic and contemporary films with exceptional care. Their releases are celebrated for high-quality transfers, extensive supplemental materials, and scholarly commentary that enriches every viewing experience.
Guillermo del Toro is an Oscar-winning Mexican filmmaker known for his visionary storytelling in works such as "The Shape of Water," "Crimson Peak," and "Hellboy." The cast includes Ivana Baquero (Ofelia), whose performance won her critical acclaim; Sergi López (Captain Vidal), recognized for roles in European cinema; Maribel Verdú (Mercedes), star of ?Y Tu Mamá También?; Doug Jones (the Faun/Pale Man), famous for creature performances in many del Toro films; Ariadna Gil (Carmen); Álex Angulo; among others. Each brings depth to this unforgettable cinematic masterpiece. |
 |
Actors: |
Ivana Baquero, Doug Jones |
 |
Director: |
Guillermo del Toro |
 |
Manufacturer No.: |
CCIN2684BR |
 |
Product Safety
Responsible Person for the EU:
Ten Dance Media GmbH Boxhagener Str. 106, 10245 Berlin, DE gpsr@tendance.de |
 |