Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cine... -

Set against the backdrop of in the 1930s, this version replaces the "Pleasure Island" of the original with a youth military camp. This shifts the theme from "being a good boy" to "being an individual."

At its heart, this is the story of . He doesn't create a puppet because he wants a toy; he creates a replacement for his dead son, Carlo. Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cine...

The inclusion of (voiced by Tilda Swinton) as a literal character elevates the story. Pinocchio’s immortality becomes a burden, highlighting the beauty and necessity of a life that eventually ends. 3. Redefining Fatherhood Set against the backdrop of in the 1930s,