Guest post by Murry
Directed and written by Guillermo del Toro this film is set in World War II era Spain. It's IMDB title (El Laberinto del Fauno" literally: The Labyrinth of the Faun) leads you to the awareness this is a Spanish language film.
The story follows Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) as she and her mother accompany her fascist military stepfather to the forest where he hunts for rebels. An entrancing insect like faerie leads Ofelia to an entrance to a labyrinth. Once inside, she encounters weird creatures. The Faun begins to counsel her on how to solve the labyrinth as she seeks an escape from the real monster, her callous and vain stepfather.
Watch the start of the film closely. You'll see a tale of a princess who was lost from the underworld. Ofelia lays at the center of the labyrinth next to a seemingly bottomless pit, blood running from her nose. The blood runs backwards, and you wonder how
did she get there? What kind of magic is this?
Dark magic to be sure. Disturbing and violent scenes illustrate the stepfather's sinister side. This film gives an interesting portrayal of life under the fascists.
if you can understand Spanish, or don't have trouble with subtitles, take the time to see this Gem.
Plenty of copies in the library system. Look in Coos Bay, North Bend, Bandon and Myrtle Point.
IMDB http://imdb.com/title/tt0457430/
Buy it on Amazon
Pan's Labyrinth
PS: I did edit Murry's review by putting in a few actors names and the like. Since I just can't do subtitles I didn't see the film. Please alert me to any errors I might have created while making a couple changes.
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