Pinocchio director Guillermo del Toro on the joy of hand-crafted animation

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In this video, Guillermo del Toro discusses the creative process behind his stop-motion adaptation of Pinocchio. He emphasizes the beauty of handcrafted animation, the emotional depth it can convey, and the challenges of bringing such intricate characters to life. Del Toro also touches on the importance of storytelling and how animation allows him to explore complex themes in ways live-action might not. This insightful conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at his passion for the medium.


What do you think about Guillermo del Toro’s approach to stop-motion animation in Pinocchio? Do you enjoy the hand-crafted style, or do you prefer other types of animation? Share your thoughts on how storytelling differs between animation and live-action films.

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I like the cell shaded 2D hand drawn and sprite artwork and animations, 3D is nice but can look bad at times.