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El laberinto del fauno (2006)

R 119 min  -  Drama | Fantasy | War  -   19 January 2007 (USA)
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In the fascist Spain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ivana Baquero ...
Sergi López ...
Maribel Verdú ...
Doug Jones ...
Ariadna Gil ...
Carmen
Álex Angulo Álex Angulo ...
Doctor
Manolo Solo Manolo Solo ...
Garcés
César Vea César Vea ...
Serrano
Roger Casamajor Roger Casamajor ...
Pedro
Ivan Massagué Ivan Massagué ...
El Tarta
Gonzalo Uriarte Gonzalo Uriarte ...
Francés
Eusebio Lázaro Eusebio Lázaro ...
Padre
Francisco Vidal Francisco Vidal ...
Sacerdote (as Paco Vidal)
Juanjo Cucalón Juanjo Cucalón ...
Alcalde
Lina Mira Lina Mira ...
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Storyline

In 1944 fascist Spain, a girl, fascinated with fairy-tales, is sent along with her pregnant mother to live with her new stepfather, a ruthless captain of the Spanish army. During the night, she meets a fairy who takes her to an old faun in the center of the labyrinth. He tells her she's a princess, but must prove her royalty by surviving three gruesome tasks. If she fails, she will never prove herself to be the the true princess and will never see her real father, the king, again. Written by Tim  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Girl | Spain | Fascist | Fairy | Faun  | See more »

Taglines:

In darkness, there can be light. In misery, there can be beauty. In death, there can be life.... See more »

Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for graphic violence and some language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site | Official site [Spain] | See more »

Country:

Spain | Mexico

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Pan's Labyrinth See more »

Box Office

Budget:

€13,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€1,545,313 (Spain) (15 October 2006) (298 Screens)

Gross:

$37,623,143 (USA) (10 June 2007)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

UK:  | Finland:  | Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Björk was so affected by this film that after seeing it, she went home and wrote the song "Pneumonia". See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: In the scene where Ofelia picks up her little brother to take him with her, the baby is crying and making noise but when she turns around you can see the baby is a doll and is not animated in any way. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Pan: A long time ago, in the underground realm, where there are no lies or pain, there lived a Princess who dreamed of the human world. She dreamed of blue skies, soft breeze, and sunshine. One day, eluding her keepers, the Princess escaped. Once outside...
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Crazy Credits

The two "Stick Insects" are credited as Cheech and Chong,
after which it says "MAY THEY REST IN PEACE". See more »

Connections

References "Alice in Wonderland" (1991) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Funeral (El Funeral)"
Written by Javier Navarrete
Produced by Emmanuel Chamboredon Ian P. Hierons
courtesy of Milan Entertainment See more »