Classification 
Into Film Clubs
Into Film Clubs provide opportunities to watch, review and make films.
Film Details
Year
2022
Duration
118 minutes
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction and Fantasy, War
Language
English
Certificate
Synopsis
This beautifully crafted stop-motion animation transposes the story of Pinocchio to 1930s Italy, amidst the rise of fascism. Woodcarver Geppetto lives a happy life with his young son, until the tragic day when the town’s church is bombed by fighter pilots and Geppetto is left on his own, bereft. Then one day, his wooden puppet Pinocchio is brought to life by a magical fairy. Though at first Geppetto is reluctant to think of Pinocchio as his son, they start to become closer. The puppet is as lively, cheeky and sensitive as a real boy. But the threat of war is looming, and a high-ranking army official interprets Pinocchio as a weapon of war, while a circus owner has a different future in mind for the puppet. Sensitively handling topics such as ethics, grief, and growing up, the darker tones of this literary adaptation are complemented by moments of humour and pathos.
Director/s
Cast (in alphabetical order)
Also available with this film on Into Film+
Additional details
Also available with on Into Film+
3 RESOURCES
Find the resources related to Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) to use in your teaching PLAY INTO FILM+Resources To Use With This Film
Related Films
My Life as a Courgette(2016)
My Life as a Courgette(2016)
Stream on Into Film+
Touching and funny French animation about a little boy called Courgette who is taken into care.
Certificate
Where The Wild Things Are(2009)
Where The Wild Things Are(2009)
Stream on Into Film+
Spike Jonze's live action adaptation of Maurice Sendak's children's classic about a young boy who runs away from home and finds a family of monsters.
Certificate
The Nightmare Before Christmas(1993)
The Nightmare Before Christmas(1993)
Stream on Into Film+
Brilliantly dark and amusing stop-motion animation - Jack Skellington attempts to change his sinister ways and celebrate Christmas on a huge scale.
Certificate
Frankenweenie(2012)
Frankenweenie(2012)
Stream on Into Film+ Premium
When Victor loses his beloved pet, he conducts an experiment to bring him back to life. When he succeeds, things escalate beyond Victor's control.
Certificate
Rate this film
Club Leaders can rate films! Help other club leaders decide if this film is suitable for use in their film club by giving it a rating.
Rate this filmYour rating
Reviews (2)
Do I Need a Licence?
Information on which licences you need to show films in your education setting.
How do Into Film Clubs work?
Find out more about what's involved in running your very own Into Film Club.
You may also be interested in...
Load more
Viewing 0 of 0 related items.