Rationale for Study

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Widely regarded as del Toro's definitive film, Pan’s Labyrinth spent months on the festival circuit, premiering first at Cannes in May 2006, before getting a limited release in American theatres that December. Strong word of mouth helped propel the film as it made its coast to coast march, solidifying del Toro as a prominent force within genre filmmaking.

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Over 15 years later, Pan’s Labyrinth remains del Toro’s best, most enduring work. Essential among his catalogue, Pan was critically lauded with 3 Academy Award wins in 2007 for Best Makeup, Art Direction, and Cinematography.