The new version of pinocchio by Guillermo del Toro has caused a sensation among all Netflix users and fans of this classic, as it is his first animated feature film in stop motionwhose basic process involves taking a picture of the objects or characters, moving them slightly and taking pictures again.
This new adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s short story was written by Guillermo and Patrick McHale, and although it is a more recent version, it has all the elements that define del Toro. his version of pinocchio It is full of details and curious facts that are worth knowing to understand the great work that, as always, Guillermo del Toro does in his projects.
1. Based on the book by Gris Grimly
The character designs are based on the art of Gris Grimly and the personality of his Pinocchio, who was rebellious, innocent and full of curiosity. Although they are inspired by his illustration, they left aside the cartoon to achieve a simple but expressive character.
2. The puppets are by Mackinnon & Saunders
Based in Altrincham, England, in coordination with studios in Portland, USA, and Guadalajara, Mexico, hundreds of puppets were created to fill the world with Pinocchio. For the articulation and movement of these, ball joints were mainly used instead of hinges. In addition, they dressed in real fabric costumes inspired by the Italy of the time in which the story is based.
3. Every expression in Pinocchio was 3D printed
Each of Pinocchio’s expressions were printed, and while the puppet bodies have different types of facial animation, for Pinocchio replacement animation was used, which means that each of the puppet’s gestures is a 3D printed face. . In addition, they also printed his body and skeleton.
4. It is filmed in pairs
Since the most important thing was the acting, the decision was made that the animators would have no problem shooting the frames, since there are 24 frames in a second of film and you can shoot half of them, that is, 12. So as long as you the film allowed it, they shot in pairs.
5. A 100 percent Del Toro production
It’s not that we want to do spoilers, but if you haven’t seen it, you should know that there are details that evoke the director’s previous productions. For example, the fawn The Pan’s Labyrinth in one of the windows, gestures towards The Devil’s backbone or the window of the shape of water in Geppetto’s workshop.
6. Suitable for children under 12 years of age
Usually Guillermo’s movies are very beautiful but a bit dark. However, this version is suitable for children under 12 years of age.
7. The movie does not judge “misbehaving”
Unlike the original tale, this story focuses more on exploring the world through disobedience.
8. It is a reflective film
Pinocchio by Guillermo del Toro reflect and claim disobedience, love and death. Have you seen it yet?