Guillermo del Toro on Pinocchio, disobedience as a virtue and why he says death is a beautiful thing

[@Frank-vc3ss]

This man is just filled with humility, kindness and empathy. So inspirational just to listen to him speak.

[@40studios95]

@@Infoulnessyeshallknowthem I’ve been a VFX artist for 15 years, you just literally described every single director/studio I’ve worked for. I wouldn’t expect any different from such an amazing artist director, with all due respect maybe you are in the wrong industry.

[@Zxx459]

A very GOOD HOMBRE INDEED

[@Zxx459]

@@Infoulnessyeshallknowthem cry baby...be happy that he uses you! You must be American ( spoil)

[@leanneclements143]

Agree

[@prototype8137]

Lol... 9k bot.

[@nicholasdyee]

"Every boy is a real boy, every kid is a real kid. Parents have a hard time becoming a real parent." Somehow this just brought the tears back, this movie is so beautiful 🥲

[@aprendendocomgames]

This only sentence says it all. 😭🥰

[@niRtywa_starcvnt]

I want to hug GDT

[@goatass71]

The world is so much better with GDT in it. To be on this earth while he makes his stories for us to watch, is a gift.

[@tc2865]

What a wonderful person. My father died about a month ago to Leukemia; I couldn't bring myself to play God of War (story of a son trying to save his father, essentially) because I felt like it would be too much. Watched Pinocchio instead and was absolutely destroyed. Don't think I've ever cried so hard. With that said it made dealing with his death so much easier- I felt everything he says here about death being inevitable and "beautiful" and accepting that life continues and how we live on in story. Perhaps one of the most genuine creators out there.

[@CyclesSomething]

I lost my mother two months ago and playing god of war is what helped me through this as the game is about a mother who's death paves the way for her family to survive.

[@marierika2012]

Sorry 😞 for your loss. I loved and lost my father as well. I miss him everyday.

[@phantasm8180]

❤

[@unacalaquitaful]

The more I watch Guillermo del Toro's movies, and the more I hear him, the more I love him. Pure wisdom and love. Greetings from Mexico City!

[@TheEnnisfan]

I've had the pleasure of meeting Guillermo several times and not only is he a very articulate man, he is quite arguably the kindest and friendliest individual in all of Hollywood. He deserves all the success he's achieving. Felicidades, Guillermo.

[@vistajadez]

Blind, unquestioning obedience to “authority” is NOT a virtue, no matter how much that authority tries to pound this myth into our heads. Something we all need to keep in mind. Bravo Guillermo!

[@i.r.alejandronajeramolina8160]

Every single interview with Guillermo del Toro -my fellow Mexican- is an absolute beauty, just poetry. I feel very proud to say this man truly represents the Mexican spirit.

[@oscarm.4078]

He's human like everyone else has nothing to do with race

[@sofisa11]

@@oscarm.4078 - Who is talking about race? 🤔

[@Kusanagikaiser999]

I can hear 3 hours of Guillermo just talking, he is soo genuine, and his understanding of Religion, death and humanity is soo amazing to hear, I wish someday meet him and James Cameron, these 2 are heroes to me.

[@billyalarie929]

The clarity of his understanding is just unmatched.

[@coolbeans5911]

Tarantino saying the most violent film he saw was Bambi😂😭 same here

[@Play4Vida]

LOL, As a kid i had a lump in my throat from how terrible it was! watching the mom die, I felt like crying.. someone help her!

[@szminka7791]

What a beautiful, rich interview, last minutes when del Toro was talking about how he feels after winning an Oscar just moved me.

[@MelWarrior]

I could listen to this man talk for hours

[@maeklein13]

He is so genuine. This was a great interview. I wish they circled back around to the Pinocchio-Frankenstein connection - would have been great to listen to :)

[@sarahkphousse9458]

Yeah, that frase opened my mind in a second! That's why we need this man to give us some clues to grow up and see the life like and a circle where everything is connected

[@billyalarie929]

That’s right!!! I knew there was something incomplete, and it was that. I was waiting for that and we never got it!!!!!

[@l.c.136]

Man……what a conversation……..Guillermo is just brilliant.

[@ernestinasanchez5305]

Love, love , love this interview. I don't know if it's because I'm Mexican but, I really understand the way he describes his way of thinking, that I agree with him 100%. The older we get, life and death's perceptions change and at the same time, remained the same. The fear about death (thank God) diminishes and/or disappears. I'll be watching Cronos and his version of the new Pinocchio movie . It's kind of weird that just before I started watching this video, I noticed a red bag, next to my bed, given to me by "Specialty Auto Works" store (now closed) named Chronos. Hummm. Great video. Congratulations to the both of you.

[@eiguajardo]

Guillermo lives in the spiritual realm, he translates it into the material world in movies. He explains it so well I think even the skeptical can understand.

[@roch4246]

He is something else, such a great guy and storyteller....

[@progradepainting3755]

He did great, and deserves every bit of praise he’s receiving for this masterpiece.

[@SVOKRAplays]

Such a sweet and wise person. Always great to hear him talk, this was a very good interview.

[@edgarandre5216]

this Guillermo's work is a poem, really we proud of you 🇲🇽

[@SaturdaysT]

Caught myself smiling throughout the interview. Anyone else?

[@juliecorona9744]

♥️Love Guillermo DelToro… Absolutely loved this conversation.♥️ at 21:32.. that’s me too😂🤣😂 and at 24:39. I loved Guillermo’s answered… 💔you feel a belonging, it heals the hair line fracture in your heart 💔and never comes back..WOW!!♥️ as as a Mexican myself 🇲🇽Thank you for representing us Mr. Del Toro as one of the greatest in the Film/Movie/Hollywood Industries🇲🇽👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🏆🏆🏆👏🏼👏🏼🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@sharonhendrix7496]

Fantastic interview! I feel like I know Guillermo more intimately than any other interview I’ve seen. Bravo Tom! Fantastic!

[@ninavandriel4746]

What a wonderful man, I love the perspective on parenting and Pinocchio...and pretty much everything else he said was inspiring and thought provoking. Tom as ever, I love the way you interview folks; warm and genuine...not like the plastic style hollywood host "hey everyone look at me! I m funny!" style that some other people adopt. Each to their own of course, but ya...really enjoyed this, thank you!

[@beritter]

This movie (and del Toro) is amazing, so touching. Pinocchio reminds me so much of my son...he has a free, curious spirit and could easily be characterized as naughty or disobedient. But he is one of the most loving, empathetic children I've ever met and his inclination to question things or stray off course doesn't seem to come from a place of rebelling for no reason, but out of sheer curiosity and a lust for life. I cried throughout the movie because it felt so close to my heart 🤍🤍

[@chrissiegraves3289]

GDT has worked on some of my favourite films in some way and he's truly one of the best in the industry. This was such a delight to watch.

[@Mauricio_Rodriguez16]

Increíble entrevista, Guillermo del toro es un gran maestro en contar grandiosas historias que se quedan con nosotros.

[@vica001]

In a way He answers so many life questions for me... I just cried.. Love and admiration for Guillermo

[@StorytellingHeadshots]

What a lovely interview! I felt this in the heart. ❤️

[@kellyramirez7465]

One scene from his Pan's Labyrinth movie that I hear people say "Why didn't Ofelia listen to the Faun? She's so dumb"(when she eats fron thr Pale Man's table), well, the whole movie is about disobedience and when the characters disobey, and why that might be. That scene has always been with me

[@jocelynmarin1609]

I love that movie! That’s when I discovered about Guillermo del torro

[@thiagoteixeira6537]

I love Guillermo, he's such a sweet soul! Total film nerd just like me too!

[@morcatna4767]

I can listen to him talk alllll day

[@whatever305j]

there is a couple frames in this movie that are so powerful that it can be a painting. its when we get a lonely geppetto obviously heartbroken walking alone in the rain then to our right we see a bunch of posters of fascism then under a picture of Mussolini bearly visible we see a happy Pinocchio and he has to move the poster of Mussolini out of the way to see his son. what i get from it is that you have to move hate out of the way and accept love, God this is so beatiful Thank you Guillermo this was truly wonderful

[@elvalopez4568]

What a pleasure is listening this man speaking ❤

[@jesusschettino8306]

He is true inspiration, every time I listen Guillermo I learn something. his knowledge and humbleness tech me that no matter were you are standing, you always have to be your self and never pretend to be some one else.

[@suzianthony4928]

This movie You made sir brought a Holy light to darkness that we encounter..and the power of faith and love they prevail. My heart was left with a glow watching this in the theater 2 times. Story is visually gorgeous and the music as well..all brilliant. Thank you Guillermo 🤍

[@michelenichele294]

A work of art. A masterpiece. A thrill, and A pleasure.

[@Atlsynth]

I love the way he talks about things we all think about, and makes it ok.

[@lucaspsm125]

That was one of the most amazing interviews I've ever watched in my life, wow

[@billyalarie929]

Truly a treasure trove of wisdom to take from it. Absolutely extraordinary.

[@perrysiddons5423]

After listening to this interview I would really like to watch his Pinocchio. I guess I might have to get Netflix again!

[@johnlittle3430]

Best film of 2022.

[@yorch07hunter]

What a great interview

[@cmnweb]

I can listen this man...hours!!

[@tobydavidson8]

Living legend

[@GamesWithBrainz]

Though Del Toro is one of my favorite directors imo he doesnt have too many pure masterpieces but i gotta say i think this is his best film yet and everything hes talking about in this interview is totally conveyed in the movie. i mustve cried like 4 different times throughout it

[@roselami6315]

He is really intelligent, sensible, educated and humble in how he lives his life. It is beautiful to hear him explain all these connections with Mexican mythology in relation to life and death, which I find really inspiring. An amazing human being.

[@miguelurena374]

I had never seen Pinocchio until I was older, and instantly, it became my favorite out of all the Disney movies. Now, GDT Pinocchio has become one of my favorite films, a true piece of art.

[@Play4Vida]

I like how his verbal explanations. I wish my vocabulary and intellect was that good.

[@billyalarie929]

The point is you understood him. That’s all you need.

[@anagomez9620]

@@billyalarie929 I wish you were my 4th grade teacher teaching me math .

[@cristianreyes9765]

Increíble éste fenomenal director.

[@aprendendocomgames]

Loved the movie and this interview! Both are wonderful and rich! 😍😍😍

[@universojuanluis12]

Great interview!! 👍♥️

[@herbertwest9626]

What a great interview. GdT is such an eloquent and intelligent artist. Not only are his films great, but his personality itself is so deep and well educated and well read. He's a great storyteller and a rare gem in the world of show business.

[@argsao]

Omg I love this interview ❤❤❤❤

[@dreamlife2351]

What a wonderful man. Insightful, intelligent and interesting.

[@snowsim]

I have a degree in Film but I've never seen a Del Toro one. His style just didn't appeal to me, although _The Shape of Water_ is on my To See list. Now I'm wanting to listen to or watch every long-form interview with him (especially previous q) and finally prioritize seeing his work. What a fascinating person!

[@RandomCreationsAI]

Pan’s Labyrinth is his masterpiece in my opinion

[@303TAG303]

I watched him In a Spanish film class. the only Mexican director on the list

[@chineishon]

@@303TAG303 who else was on that list?

[@303TAG303]

@@chineishon Luis Buñuel, Carlos Saura and Pedro Almodovar are some of the ones I remember

[@MercenaryBlackWaterz]

@@303TAG303 Why would Guillermo be on that list? He's not Spanish. Mexico btw had the best film industry in the Spanish speaking world, the only one to ever compete with Hollywood in the 40's and 50's. Still today there are Mexican directors in Hollywood: Cuaron, Gonzalez Inarritu, Del Toro . Are there any Spanish ones?

[@ludan68]

One word about this interview: SUBLIME! Thanks for taking and sharing this magnificent interview!

[@ettorereventon2667]

4:53 man this is beautiful. just a perfect idea and analogy

[@debbiebridal9344]

Beautiful conversation 🎄🎁a gift to humanity 🦉

[@benjy8148]

Beautiful interview.

[@DownwardElevator]

It's amazing to see a free Soul, shining through a physical body so clear and bright. He is inspired, in spirit. If you read through the comments, you can tell that people feel his presence. He is a wise mystic with an uncanny ability to tell stories and visually manifest his visions. He has surrendered and the universe is providing. Y como Mexicano, me revienta el corazón de amor y orgullo. 🇲🇽 Un placer encontrarlos en vida.

[@KazWinchester]

Does anyone else wish they could be friends w/ him? 😂 Like I could hear him talk for hours. A genius and a chill seaming guy. Dream blunt rotation lol

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Not just you. I also find Guillermo so charming, genuine, intelligent. I think it would be great to have a long conversation with him about random topics. He's a brilliant man.

[@SwissTanuki]

I love stories and he can tell stories very good. I just watched Pinocchio and I was very moved. I highly recommend it.

[@MrCarlBackhausen]

Love Guillermo del Toro! He is a true artist and one of my absolute favorite movie creators in recent time.

[@tobydavidson8]

Incredible

[@lindamalone9174]

great interview. great questions. marvelous, personal answers.

[@sarahkphousse9458]

What a wonderful interview full of respect and wisdom. Thanks for let him answer Whit no pressure like others programs, because we can understand a little better that beautiful man that is Guillermo del Toro.

[@pandemictunes4493]

Loved this!

[@herbertndekiii228]

Icon living

[@MelikhaCreated]

Wonderful interview!!

[@romeonemadp2094]

We mexicans are so proud of Guillermo

[@kari8187]

I really enjoyed his telling of Pinnochio and cinematically it was beautiful

[@thesunman108]

What a great freaking interview.

[@Jazztice4me]

Guillermo is an extraordinary & sensitive person who has managed to "humanize" his monsters (Amphibian man, the Geek, the Faun, Hellboy...) in a very particular manner, showing us that maybe we are the real monsters...

[@kokomanation]

Disobedience can be a virtue in many cases but although it may express a great cause it can also cause self destruction because others cannot accept it especially those with power

[@maa5564]

The audio quality in this video shoukd be the standard for all podcasts.

[@ministerofjoy]

Thank you

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

He is such a great dude

[@nilvy1233]

Yes. He is right about early Disney movies and how darkness existed within them. I’m 48 and I still have trouble watching the original Pinocchio and Dumbo too!

[@boscorner]

He was inspired by Disney's Pinocchio and ended up outgoing them on the same property in the same year. It was meant to be

[@michaelrg3836]

I was very touched by Pinocchio, preferring it to The Shape of Water. Bravo Maestro!

[@fennec13]

disney and older animated films were really intense for me as a kid in the 80's in ways that modern offerings just aren't. They were pulling less punches, trying to show things and tells stories that just don't get shown nowadays. to quote Peter Pan "Dying would be the greatest adventure" can you imagine that in a kid's movie now ??

[@tezcatl]

The interviewer did an amazing job here

[@helloworldcsofficial]

Best movie ever! Loved it!

[@PabloPicapiedra1]

"If something never ends, it never begun!

[@mrJohnDesiderio]

Great!

[@carloscordero6695]

Close your eyes and guillermo suddenly transforms into uncle Iroh from avatar

[@Voidapparate]

I can hear it.

[@MARLAGB]

Tom Power needs some Universal History classes. Guillermo del Toro chiquito mi amor!

[@15clank]

Greatest filmmaker alive ! Period .

[@h.fsalim384]

Great dirctor🌹🌹🌹

[@cezar7339]

I've never listened to some one be so eloquent in their second language!

[@PoopaPapaPalpatine]

GDT is eloquent as always here and his ideas on his Pinocchio are really quite strong. I wish they were as strongly conveyed in the film as it is here through Del Toro talking about it. I just think as time has gone one, he's lost a bit of his edge and is a bit clumsier when it comes to making his films. I find myself liking sequences and ideas in his later work more than the actual show or film itself. I think all his films post-Pan's Labyrinth suffer from a host of issues from dialogue, pacing, narrative, and tone that don't seem to be improving or correcting itself. Despite his eye for design being as strong as ever, his current work certainly lack a finesse and polish I think his earlier stuff had (certainly his first three films).

[@jaLimon-zr8qi]

hahhaahha stfu. Go to sleep.

[@billyalarie929]

This guy is the Gabriel Garcia Marquez of cinema.

[@CAFRe-74]

Great movie , please do your version of Conan the Barbarian with all the fantastic creatures to help rescue that story. Regards

[@Kyrieru]

Gonna need a damn good composer to match the original's music though, for sure. A conan movie with bland music would be pretty depressing.

[@guileniam]

Walt Disney would be proud of this movie.

[@esthert9146]

Legend is real and hard and that’s the point of old fairytales. The original Disney movies had it right and there was a listen to be learned.

[@adamwiggins9865]

A movie for it’s time for sure.. 2019-2023 the ones who didn’t listen came out on top

[@dannsanchez9471]

Thank God for GDT

[@huntersandgatherers4610]

Watching the movie I can see how you could paint disobedience as a virtue. But it’s not. Obedience is a good thing, depending on who and why. And we can see that the two main villains tried to get Pinocchio’s obedience through fear and intimidation. But his father wanted obedience through love and trust. That’s not a bad thing at all

[@Kyrieru]

I'd say that the best way to put it for Pinocchio is that you should follow your conscience. There are reasons to disobey when obedience would mean doing something that you know is wrong. Everyone should have the humility to know that they can be wrong, and it's also the case that no authority is morally infallible.

[@DesperateHorse3000]

GDT, he's a good intelligent man

[@mastermarkus5307]

Del Toro's idea of Disney feels weird to me. Like, Pinocchio was a quite dark movie of Disney's but Bambi was very sanitized compared to the source material and while the scene where he loses his mom might be jarring and scary as a kid... it's like, immediately followed by a disgustingly saccharine song and most of the movie really doesn't explore or acknowledge very heavy topics, with that death standing out as one of maybe two moments in the film. (I know that it was Tarantino who made the comment about Bambi, but Del Toro seemed to agree with it).

[@superjfbm]

... he is beautiful