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Key Features:
Behind-the-scenes, Stop-motion animation, Artistic process, Filmmaking, Director-driven, Adaptation, Puppets, Artistic vision, Documentary
Tone:
earnest, stylized
Target Audience:
Animation enthusiasts, Filmmakers, Fans of Guillermo del Toro, Art lovers
Emotional Arc:
Awe → Fascination → Appreciation

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

2022-12-09
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With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.

Genres
Documentary
Cast
Guillermo del Toro, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Ewan McGregor, Christoph Waltz, Gregory Mann, David Bradley, Alexandre Desplat, Mark Gustafson, Georgina Hayns
Crew
Javier Antonio Soto
Rating
7.484(62 votes)
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