Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro (born October 9, 1964) is a Mexican movie director, screenwriter, author, and producer who is known for directing Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy II: The Golden Army and The Shape of Water. He known for his fiction or fantasy movies. He is also known for his monster movies. He won a Golden Globe, BAFTA Award, Satellite Award and an Academy Award in 2018.
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He is also close friends with fellow Mexican filmmakers Alfonso Cuarón and Alejandro G. Iñárritu, collectively known as "The Three Amigos of Cinema".[1]
He was born on October 9, 1964 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.[2] He was married to Lorenza Newton from 1986 until they divorced in 2017 and they have two children. He lives in Agoura Hills, California. He has won a British Academy Film Award and a Saturn Award.
Guillermo del Toro's filmmaking style is marked by a blend of genres, meticulous attention to detail, practical effects for creatures, exploration of deep themes, the creation of unique atmospheres through genre conventions, challenging stereotypes, a personal penchant for the macabre and Gothic themes, and a strong atmosphere that immerses viewers.[3]
References
change- ↑ Thompson, Anne (September 24, 2006). "Three amigos change face of Mexican film". Hollywoodreporter.com.
- ↑ "Guillermo del Toro Biography — Yahoo! Movies". Movies.yahoo.com. 1964-10-09. Archived from the original on 2009-01-19. Retrieved 2010-03-14.
- ↑ "10 Signature Elements of Guillermo del Toro's Filmmaking Style!". Critic Film. 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
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