Del Toro moves away from the "don't lie" moral of the original story to explore more complex human experiences.
: Alexandre Desplat’s woodwind-heavy soundtrack complements the "wooden" theme of the protagonist perfectly. Guillermo.del.Toros.Pinocchio.2022.PLDUB.NF.WEB...
: Geppetto creates Pinocchio in a drunken rage of sorrow after losing his son, Carlo; the story follows his journey to love Pinocchio for who he is, not as a replacement. Del Toro moves away from the "don't lie"
: Won Best Animated Feature at the 95th Academy Awards. Guillermo.del.Toros.Pinocchio.2022.PLDUB.NF.WEB...
: Del Toro chose a weathered, wood-grain aesthetic to emphasize the tactile nature of Geppetto’s world.
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The film is a triumph of stop-motion animation, taking over 15 years to bring to life.
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