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Guillermo del Toro

Guillermo del Toro Gómez is an award-winning Mexican filmmaker, writer and producer best known for his hugely successful fantasy film "The Shape of Water."

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A still from an animated film showing a dog in rapper style clothing and a man dressed like Don Quichotte.

Annecy Film Festival: What is the future of animation?

"Super Mario" and "Spider Man": Animation films are among the top hits of 2023. But what about the indies?
FilmJune 13, 2023
Visual effects designer Melis Aksoy

Building a career out of blood and slime

As a digital set designer, Melis Aksoy creates scenes of horror and carnage for Hollywood productions.
CultureApril 23, 202303:16 min
Buchcover Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun book cover by Harper Collins

Del Toro and Funke turn 'Pan's Labyrinth' into a novel

Turning director Guillermo del Toro's dark fantasy film into a book was both an honor and challenge for Cornelia Funke.
CultureJuly 3, 2019
75. Filmfestival Venedig - The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

Venice film festival slammed for 'toxic masculinity'

Netflix is a major player, and an impressive number of (male) star directors are in the competition.
FilmAugust 29, 2018
Mexiko Proteste in Guadalajara

Fate of 3 murdered students horrifies Mexico

Mexican students were killed and dissolved in acid amid a gang turf battle. Over 30,000 people are missing in Mexico.
FilmApril 25, 2018
'The Shape of Water' director Guillermo del Toro accepting the Oscar for 'The Shape of Water'

'The Shape of Water' wins big at 2018 Oscars

A fantastic love story by Mexican director Guillermo del Toro took home the Oscar for best picture.
CultureMarch 5, 201812 images
USA Golden Globes 2018 | Guillermo del Toro

Guillermo del Toro to head Venice Film Festival jury

Winner of last year's Golden Lion, the director of "The Shape of Water" will return to Venice — as jury president.
FilmFebruary 12, 2018
Diane Kruger and Fatih Akin at the Golden Globes 2018

Golden Globes 2018: And the award goes to...

An American drama on rape and murder, but also a German crime film about revenge were honored at the 75th Golden Globes.
FilmJanuary 8, 201813 images
DW Euromaxx 74. Filmfestspiele Venedig 2017

The 74th Venice Film Festival awards

The 74th annual Venice Film Festival featured a long list of outstanding performances competing for the top awards.
FilmSeptember 9, 20177 images
Director Guillermo Del Toro receives the Golden Lion for Best Film with the movie "The Shape of Water" during the award ceremony of the 74th Venice Film Festival

Venice Film Festival awards top prize

The world's oldest film festival has awarded the Golden Lion to a move that has a strong anti-discrimination message.
CultureSeptember 9, 2017