TV Interview!
Interview with Guillermo Navarro of “Pan’s Labyrinth” (20th Anniversary) by Suzanne 9/29/26
Mr. Navarro is the first cinematographer I’ve ever spoken with. It was delightful to discuss this film, which is a fantasy masterpiece that has influenced many other movies, TV shows and more. If you haven’t seen this movie, you should. It’s a classic. Although it’s a fairytale, it’s not really for children (it’s rated R). It has an unusual ending that leaves you guessing as to whether it really happens or if it’s just in a little girl’s mind. I hope you enjoy our video!
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- Education: Degree in Sociology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
- Memberships: Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) since 2000.
- Major Achievement: Won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Pan’s Labyrinth (2006).
- Notable Collaborations: Frequent collaborator with director Guillermo del Toro (Cronos, The Devil’s Backbone, Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth, Pacific Rim) and Robert Rodriguez (Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn), as well as Quentin Tarantino (Jackie Brown).
- Directorial & Television Work: Transitioned into television directing and producing, working on series like Hannibal, Narcos, Luke Cage, and serving as an executive producer on the National Geographic documentary series Hostile Planet (earning a Primetime Emmy nomination)
About Pan’s Labyrinth
Pan’s Labyrinth takes place in 1944, in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War. Young Ofelia and her pregnant mother have been brought to live in the countryside, where her brutal stepfather Captain Vidal’s job is to wipe out the remaining rebels camped in the local forest. Nearby, in a hidden labyrinth, Ofelia meets an ageless Faun, who tells her that she is really a princess from an enchanted world. He gives her three tasks which she must complete in order to reclaim her rightful place. As her mother’s failing health threatens the life of her unborn child, Ofelia undertakes a quest to complete the Faun’s tasks. Written and directed by del Toro, and produced by his company, Tequila Gang, the film stars Ivana Baquero, Maribel Verdu (Y tu mama tambien), Doug Jones (Hellboy II), and Sergi Lopez (Dirty Pretty Things).
The film was nominated in six categories at the 79th Academy Awards® (2007) and took home three Oscar® wins – in the Best Achievement in Cinematography, Best Achievement in Art Direction and Best Achievement in Makeup categories. Across all awards, the film has received 106 wins from 115 nominations. It also earned critical acclaim, including top film of 2006 by the legendary Roger Ebert, and is Certified Fresh by Rotten Tomatoes with a 95% Tomatometer score.
Tickets for Guillermo del Toro’s Pan Labyrinth 20th Anniversary will be available online on September 9 and at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information and to be among the first notified when tickets go on sale, please visit Fathom Entertainment.
About Cineverse Motion Pictures Group
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