Del Toro moves away from the "don't lie" moral of the original story to explore more complex human experiences.
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) is a stop-motion masterpiece that reimagines Carlo Collodi's classic tale through a lens of grief, war, and the beauty of imperfection. Unlike Disney's 1940 animated version, this film is set in 1930s Italy during the rise of Fascism, creating a stark contrast between a puppet who learns to be "real" and a society of people behaving like obedient dolls. 🎨 Artistic Craftsmanship Guillermo.del.Toros.Pinocchio.2022.PLDUB.NF.WEB...
: Alexandre Desplat’s woodwind-heavy soundtrack complements the "wooden" theme of the protagonist perfectly. Del Toro moves away from the "don't lie"
The film was a massive success, both critically and during the awards season. allowing for fluid
: The puppets use intricate mechanical faces rather than replaceable mouthpieces, allowing for fluid, soulful expressions.