About
Guillermo del Toro is a Mexican filmmaker born in Guadalajara in 1964. He began as a special effects makeup artist before directing his first feature, Cronos (1993), which won a prize at Cannes. He is known for his fantasy and horror films, blending fairy tales with dark realism. He won the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Picture for The Shape of Water (2017), after previously being recognized for Pan's Labyrinth (2006). He is also the author of the novel trilogy The Strain and creator of television series. He is considered one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation.
* 1964-10-09
Major works
- Cronos (1993)film
- El laberinto del fauno (2006)film
- The Shape of Water (2017)film
- Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)animated film
- The Strain (2009)novel
Key milestones
- 1993His first film Cronos wins the Critics' Week Prize at Cannes and nine Ariel Awards.
- 2017The Shape of Water wins the Golden Lion at Venice and four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.
- 2019Receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Themes
Fantasy and horrorFairy talesMonsters and creaturesWar and violenceInnocence and childhood
Sources: britannica.com · mopop.org · marrakech-festival.com