Guillermo del Toro's fantastical masterpiece Pan's Labyrinth is coming back to the big screen to celebrate 20 years since its release (yes, we feel old too.)
Fathom Entertainment and Cineverse will bring the Oscar-winning dark fairy tale back to screens across the U.S. in 4K for the first time, and with versions available in both 3D and HDR by Barco. Screenings start from October 9.
Starring Ivana Baquero, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú, Doug Jones, and Ariadna Gil, Pan's Labyrinth is set in 1944 Francoist Spain, and follows an imaginative young girl who is sent to complete three dangerous quests by a faun who tells her she is actually the princess of a mythical kingdom. As reality and fantasy intertwine, Ofelia’s journey becomes a powerful exploration of innocence, resistance, and the enduring power of imagination in the face of unimaginable darkness.
Following release in October 2006, Pan's Labyrinth went on to win Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography and Best Makeup at the 79th Academy Awards, the latter of which del Toro's monster movie Frankenstein also took home at this year's ceremony.
Cineverse Chief Motion Pictures Officer Yolanda Macias teases the re-release further:
Fathom’s incredible success distributing special engagement releases around major anniversaries makes it the ideal partner as we bring existing and new fans back into the masterpiece from the creative mind of Guillermo del Toro.
Ray Nutt, Chief Executive Officer for Fathom Entertainment, adds:
“Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth is a modern-day cinematic masterpiece wonderfully suited for audiences to rediscover on the big screen. Even better, thanks to our partners at Cineverse and in celebration of its 20th anniversary, we are presenting Pan’s Labyrinth with premium large format (PLF) viewing options – including 3D – for the ultimate, must-see cinematic experience.”
Look out for screenings of Pan's Labyrinth near you this October by heading over to the official Fathom Events site and signing up for updates.
