Del Toro Auteur Flashcards
Who is Guillermo Del Toro?
An Oscar-winning Mexican film director who often deals in the fantasy or horror genre.
What is Del Toro’s filmmaking policy?
‘One for me, one for them’ policy.
Name two personal projects by Guillermo Del Toro.
- The Devil’s Backbone
- Cronos
Name three Hollywood films directed by Guillermo Del Toro.
- Blade 2
- Hellboy
- Pacific Rim
What is a key focus of Del Toro’s production design?
Production design is often described as ‘eye protein’.
What are the common color palettes used by Del Toro?
- Yellow
- Blue
- Grey
What structural elements does Del Toro frequently use in his films?
Fairy-tale structure or elements.
What type of settings does Del Toro often portray?
Night-time or underground settings.
What recurring theme involves the protagonist and antagonist in Del Toro’s work?
Choice as the separating factor.
What is a significant theme related to characters in Del Toro’s films?
People are monsters // Monsters are people.
Which directors influenced Guillermo Del Toro?
- Terence Fisher
- James Whale
Which character portrayal particularly influenced Del Toro?
Boris Karloff’s portrayal of the Monster as sympathetic.
What literary influences are present in Pan’s Labyrinth?
- Alice in Wonderland
- Hans Christian Anderson
- Charles Dickens
- The Wizard of Oz
What mythology is Del Toro influenced by, particularly in relation to Cronus?
Greek mythology.
Which Spanish artist is a major influence on Pan’s Labyrinth?
Goya.
What is the title of Goya’s painting that influenced Pan’s Labyrinth?
Saturn Devouring His Son.
What is the setting year for Pan’s Labyrinth?
1944.
What historical context is depicted in Pan’s Labyrinth?
Post-Civil War in Spain.
What is the primary conflict in Pan’s Labyrinth?
Captain Vidal’s mission to smoke out the Rebels.
