Guillermo del Toro Still Gets Emotional Watching His Film Pinocchio | The Tonight Show

Guillermo del Toro talks about the short film he created when he was eight years old and the inspiration behind his stop-motion animation film, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, then shows off the puppets used for Geppetto and Pinocchio in the film.
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Guillermo del Toro Still Gets Emotional Watching His Film Pinocchio | The Tonight Show
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[@user-mx3dn5ok2d]

Imagine being an amazing Oscar winner director and still be more recognized for your kindness and loving vibe…

[@acpliego]

He’s a modern saint.

[@FunkyLeesh]

💯💯

[@jwelch5742]

Guillermo del Toro also won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program - Trollhunters: Season 1. Guillermo del Toro created three Emmy Award-winning animated series Trollhunters, 3Below: Tales of Arcadia and Wizards. Trollhunters won 7 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Individual in Animation - character animation - Becoming: Part 1, Outstanding Individual in Animation - character design - Win, Lose or Draal, Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program, Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special, Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program, Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Kelsey Grammer for playing Blinky and Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program. 3Below: Tales of Arcadia won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Mixing for an Animated Program. Wizards won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title for an Animated Program.

[@teo5836]

@@acpliegodo you know what a saint is?

[@badpuppet616]

Excuse me. His voice as well. lol

[@hamidrezanikoofar]

Very rare for Jimmy to stay silent and let the artist speak the art.

[@bodiehammack1221]

Agreed dude is always interrupting

[@chrispennington2885]

I think he's momentarily stunned by Guillermo's genius.

[@d_naomi]

I noticed that too, seems like something huge is being unraveled before his very eyes 🥲 so glad that Guillermo is getting all the recognition he deserves

[@lawrup]

First

[@lawrup]

@@chrispennington2885 first

[@jorgeandrade2658]

I can't believe Disney themselves couldn't capture the essence of Pinocchio. Guillermo had to step in and show them. Grande Guillermo, no te mueras nunca.

[@juanfranciscozarate1906]

Una vergüenza lo que hizo Disney con su versión de Pinocchio

[@itsbambi92]

Es porque Disney no es persona. Es una compañia.. a corporation that doesn’t care about human connection and only uses it for their own personal gains.

[@MisssKayy]

I liked it

[@jorgeandrade2658]

@@MisssKayy eww, 🤢, eww

[@ln14517]

Disney is a lifeless mega-corporation out to make a profit, that is why they have been failing at making movies in the last few years.

[@liamphibia]

When Del Toro talked about how animation isn't just for kids and that it's not a genre but in fact it's really art, I had a huge smile on my face. This man understands creativity, hard work, effort, and passion. Bless his kind soul. DID YA HEAR THAT OSCARS 2022?!

[@joey6058]

America really has a misconception of animation which is why it never really improved outside of kid shows.

[@SammySamSams]

@Alberto Virrey GDT should be ceo

[@mig0171]

Sue these Disney princesses for saying animation is for kids

[@aaronatkinson177]

The makers of studio ghibli will have to agree with you

[@veronicasaldana6295]

It's hard not to love a director like Guillermo, he's very talented but he's also funny, kind, and very knowledgeable. He's our national treasure 🇲🇽♥

[@ely8324]

Puro talento MEXICANO VIVA MEXICO 🇲🇽

[@kevsis123]

Exactly

[@tommc4916]

He has such a detailed eye for detail. I have always loved his work, and I would love for him to have a huge budget to make a film adaptation of an H. P. Lovecraft story. Dr. del Toro is the only one I would trust to bring Lovecraft to the screen.

[@danielm2827]

Thought Memo Ochoa was your treasure....I'm kidding 😁😂

[@veronicasaldana6295]

@@tommc4916 Yesss, that would be awesome!

[@goat_sama8239]

It's very rare in modern times when an artist comes on a late talk show to talk about their art without being interrupted or joked about; this interview is one of those rare instances and man, Guillermo del Toro has absolutely floored everyone away, and Jimmy was excellent by giving Guillermo space to talk when he needed to along with asking the right questions. This is definitely up there with interviews like Jim Henson on the Arsenio Hall show

[@angelicaterry3367]

That's the beauty of Jimmy as a host, he can be really effortless in these interactions. Jimmy has healthy empathy in spades. He's warm, kind and cheerleads his guests. It can only bring out the absolute best in them.

[@goat_sama8239]

@@angelicaterry3367 facts, and I'm glad to be witnessing it

[@frencci6770]

Yes! I don’t like when they interrupt the guest or try to make jokes when they are speaking, basically I’m watching because of the guest.

[@danielcamarena2953]

I am the parent of an 8 year-old boy, and during the pandemic we saw many Disney films together, both the new ones as well as the classics. GDT's Pinocchio really struck a chord on my boy, and using an empty shoebox, some playdough and his ipad started to spend hours doing stop clay animation about his dinosaur stories. It was rivetting to see him get excited after working for hours on a short story, and see the final product. The more effort the more satisfaction you get. I showed him this interview today, and he teared up and said "I want to be like Guillermo del Toro one day". Thank you GDT for the inspiration, your art and your vision! Greetings from Mexico!!!

[@NobleWolf33]

I would invest heavily on your child’s talent he could bring lots of 💰 in the future .

[@candidoduarte2895]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@aayush_789]

May your son grow up to become a great artist

[@albertvandenhoorn8289]

Thank you for sharing that. That’s so neat! I hope he chases his dreams!

[@tatitheg]

Art has this power to inspire us to create worlds. I'll be rooting for your boy

[@mellooney4351]

why am i crying i haven’t even seen the film yet but just hearing him talk about it and be so proud made me cry

[@maritzamartinez8702]

You’re going to cry with the movie .

[@alexandrojrmendoza6964]

Watch it. It’s Great!

[@EtherealFaery]

The movie is really good!

[@lucaspsm125]

EXACTLY

[@GolDFish-if1ov]

Did u watch it?

[@talknerdy2me926]

AND he quoted Hayo Miyazaki… Omg I could listen to him talk all day. Seriously. I love the way he talks about his art and art in general. And everything that inspired him… and he also seems like a pretty cool guy anytime I see him in a video just chatting. He’s such an inspiration to me ❤️ I LOVE looking at his character concept art as well. Just gorgeous 🥰

[@tobeornottobe5611]

I squealed like a girl hearing Del Toro quote Miyazaki. Two of my favorite filmmakers of all time.

[@talknerdy2me926]

@@tobeornottobe5611 same ☺️☺️

[@irishfergal]

You took the words from my mouth. Thank you for your spot on writing.

[@talknerdy2me926]

@@irishfergal ☺️ not a problem at all! I’m glad you agree!

[@aquaticlibrary]

Time stamp?

[@mikekasabion]

Came here to say that I saw this film in theaters and it is a true masterpiece. Was crying within the first 10 minutes. Everything up until the final line of the movie will stay with me for the rest of my life.

[@luscao8444]

I was just in the kitchen to prepare something to eat, and I saw my dad starting to watch this movie. It immediately grabbed my attention. And while I was preparing my meal, I caught myself already crying within the first 10 minutes you said. From then on I sit down, and started to really watch the movie with my dad. An amazing experience. I utterly loved it.

[@sanaasho]

Me too!! I was so mad at him for thatzfsy

[@loafofaids1835]

@@nightwingdefeatingbadguys8076 because he is perfect just the way he is :)

[@snowabcede8755]

Heart warming move also move me in tears

[@rodelcleon]

@@nightwingdefeatingbadguys8076 I lost it when he found him in the window, couldn't stop crying for 15 minutes

[@djstonedog]

He's a such a sweet, kind soul. Notice how he makes sure his little Pinocchio puppet waves goodbye to the audience at the end of the segment. Adorable!

[@byebyemybagel]

I love that Guillermo del Toro talked about Hayao Miyazaki

[@gurratell7326]

When he first talked about animating the mistakes my first thought was Miyazaki, so I'm glad he confirmed my thought just a few moments later ^^

[@mitzjeraldgabutan9838]

big respect to the man, del Toro for mentioning Miyazaki

[@TPDManiacXC626]

Both Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio and Hayao Miyazaki’s Porco Rosso are both anti-fascist movies and both main title characters are at the opposite ends of the age-experience spectrums. “Better a pig than a fascist!”

[@albesk]

Del Toro making us all Mexican people proud. He's a movie genius!

[@nomisyed3208]

He’s hit or miss

[@spderman123]

@@nomisyed3208 just like everything no one is perfect

[@vn01208503]

@@nomisyed3208 his miss still decent, but his hits are mostly super good to masterpiece like this one

[@adnanhussain86]

INDEED He is.. ❤

[@marthelenada6197]

💚🤍❤️

[@animateangus]

The audience reaction when he started posing the puppets just shows you how appreciated and loved Stop Motion is as an art form.

[@luisbarrios3887]

Pinocchio by Guillermo del Toro is not a movie, it is a poem made of images, a poem that reaches your soul and caresses your heart ♥️

[@nick4msi]

I cried like over 5 times, masterpiece is an understatement

[@freedom_rock18]

So did I, was coming off acid and oh my goodness..

[@rvchelxlynne]

@@freedom_rock18 SAAAAME. Perfect trip movie

[@maritzamartinez8702]

Me too remembering my pass away parents .

[@Melna2024]

The movie was okay it wasn't a masterpiece I would say. Maybe I had to be on acid

[@greenlight385]

@@Melna2024 it is this film is masterpiece because this film is back in 2007 why people whyy

[@mannedi8665]

You can tell everyone was listening intently to GDT like a child listening to a storyteller. Such a talented and amazing person. That laugh of him at the end when Geppetto hit is head was lovely then started to make the puppets wave

[@polarbyrd23]

Mexico's pride!!! ❤ He's such a wonderful human! Ill never forget as a kid watching one of his first films Chronos and to me it seemed like such an extraordinary film, little did we know he'd end up becoming what he has.

[@reinadegrillos]

Cronos es una gran película. El extraordinario comienzo de un genio.

[@AlessiaTerrenzio]

I adore him since il labirinto del Fauno!

[@reno.rodolfo3089]

@@AlessiaTerrenzio that's italian?

[@AlessiaTerrenzio]

@@reno.rodolfo3089 yes, italian version.

[@shiroumxm2052]

@@reno.rodolfo3089 Ella parece ser Italiana

[@storiesfromtheabyss9808]

This is by far Jimmy Fallon's best interview. He takes his guest seriously with no goofs and lets him talk and express his love of the craft

[@erarrr8626]

You can tell when he actually has respect and admiration for a guest and when the guest is just there to make a tv show. That's the difference.

[@Colcyon]

I love how excited Guillermo del Toro gets about audiences seeing his creations, like a true artist would when sharing their art with the world. It doesn't come off as boastful or an empty promotion of his film, but a genuinely wholesome passion of wanting others to see his works and the efforts of all involved in his projects. I love this director so much.

[@arthurkohn7957]

I think you can see that in Jimmy too! They’re both so genuinely excited by the artistry

[@roxannewegner9945]

Well that's an Oscar winner no doubt about it. Fantastic.

[@zez_gval]

I love how Guillermo is so interesting to listen that even Jimmy decided to shut up lmao! Easily one of the best directors of all time. His amazing creativity and passion is expressed in every single shot of his films. As an aspiring director from Brazil, him being from Mexico, another latin american country, is a huge inspiration to me.

[@roddyboethius1722]

He looks hungry 🐷

[@bryanmanrique2748]

I hope you become a great director one day! Chase your dreams and when your big come to mexico! Cheers!

[@matthewweng8483]

The guy's one of the very few real geniuses in his field. Definitely earned his honorary doctorate.

[@ivansantiago8363]

Finally I don’t feel like an outcast. I love animation movies and everytime I share this with friends they say “Those are kids movies” and I always found myself trying to explain that they are art like any other movie. I enjoy animated movies more than any other style. To hear Guillermo Del Toro say” People need to understand that Animated movies are not just for kids, but are art…” make me feel validated and happy.

[@georgeeastwood6930]

Yeah you tell them. It’s a medium, NOT A GENRE! 😊

[@julz63]

Guillermo del Toro is a very special human, putting his love of humanity into his movies. Pinocchio is going to be one of those movies that will be held in such high regard for generations to come 🥰 I know I’ll be glued to the screen when I watch it, and I expect to be moved in a way like never before. Let’s just give Guillermo his Academy Award now ❤

[@OddOneOut665]

He already won an Oscar, for The Shape of Water. Though I do agree he deserves ANOTHER one for his take on Pinocchio.

[@julz63]

@@OddOneOut665 He also received a BAFTA for Pan’s Labyrinth ❤️

[@drawingboardstudios]

Amazing interview. I was lucky to be a senior animator on the film and it was an incredible experience. GDT had outdone himself, I encourage everyone to see this special work of art.

[@IAmAGyroGamer]

I just watch the film and I love every little frame of it. I'm glad you, other animators and artists, and Del Toro were making this film. It became one of my favorites.

[@BrimstoneButcher]

Amazing job from everyone involved. Thank you for sharing your talent & passion with us. We really enjoyed the film. ❤❤❤

[@carlosgpkp1294]

AMAZING BRO

[@chefjeff1366]

his version of Pinocchio is literally an instant timeless classic - it is absolutely beautiful, and unlike any animation you've seen before... such a beautiful new take and retelling of a story that's been told many times. to me, this is the ultimate telling of the story - engaging to any age. i'll stop now because I could talk about it forever ❤

[@ampigj4472]

This version of Pinocchio is a really piece of art, because it shows us beyond of a father and son relacionship, is how Geppeto learn to be a father and Pinocchio learn to be a real boy.

[@g3ngar04]

Guillermo del Toro is a treasure.

[@karenmata4626]

¡Qué orgullo ser mexicana! Te amamos Guillermo del Toro!

[@roberto-qy2ys]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@LASVENGANZA]

[@Hector-ir6cw]

Siendo uno de los mejores Directores de Cine Del mundo,en Mexico hasta lo quieren linchar por haber dicho algo en contra del imbecil que tenemos por presidente.

[@roberto-qy2ys]

@cats_lino !

[@yourpadre10]

@@roberto-qy2ysya llegó un sudahambres 🗑️🚽🤢

Pan’s Labyrinth made me cry, Pinocchio made cry. Watching this interview makes cry, of happiness and proud of Guillermo del Toro, such a humble and kind Artist

[@thereisnofork]

I held my breath when he brought out the puppets. Imagine being in the presence of this genius kind man and his creations/actors. The spectrum of emotions lived by the cast in Pinocchio was extraordinary. The fact that they are puppets is never registered, at least it didn’t for me. Seeing sadness on a wooden face of the boy and the silent decision reflected in his final act made me tear up. Truly a masterpiece.

[@carlosvega7548]

The poem GDT talks about. "Del mito" (Jaime Sabines) Mi madre me contó que yo lloré en su vientre. A ella le dijeron: tendrá suerte. Alguien me habló todos los días de mi vida al oído, despacio, lentamente. Me dijo: ¡vive, vive, vive! Era la muerte. "About the myth" (Jaime Sabines) My mother told me I cried in her womb. They told her: He'll have good fortune. Someone spoke to me every day of my life In my ear, quietly, slowly, It told me: Live, live live! It was Death

[@LindaC616]

Gracias

[@Lisa-qt4hh]

It's wonderful! Thank you for sharing :)

[@LouiseAttaque888]

Muy buena traducción!

[@carlosvega7548]

@@LouiseAttaque888 gracias!

[@estefaniacanaveralguisao1819]

Gracias por compartirlo

[@AL-co1yw]

For me, I think this is the best interview I have seen done by Jimmy yet and he did such an amazing job asking all the right questions and Guillermo just proves how much of a phenomenal artist he is. He defines the passion you find in life and he truly deserves all the success. Wonderful to see how invested Jimmy was in all of this and how much in awe he was, as was I. Wonderful part of the episode.

[@manoloortiz5175]

Is the first time that i see him invested in a conversation. No interrumptions

[@Yeodoongiiie]

the songs: "my son" + "everything is new to me" + "ciao papa" the lyrics and the way it's sung, they reach right into your soul and steal your heart. it's so so so so moving 😭💕

[@ddesa123]

Agreed. The music was beautiful.

[@auntiee_m]

I've been listening to them since I've heard them 🥰

[@MsLiz126]

Ciao papa is so beautiful!! It really touches my heart🥹

[@emilianoserrano6937]

Soy mexicano y Guillermo me inspira a llegar tan lejos como él lo ha hecho, gran inspiración este hombre 🇲🇽

[@theamazingreptar]

Estoy contigo, Guillermo es un gran humano. Y que todos los mexicanos estén inspirados cómo nosotros.

[@carlosgrey37]

Solo hay uno como él, nunca podrás llegar tan lejos

[@theamazingreptar]

@@carlosgrey37 amargado 😝

[@Sr_Draven]

Te amamos tío Totoro. Eres un tesoro nacional.

[@NazaQuintana]

Nuestro Guillermo del Totoro 🥺♥♥♥

[@MetallurgicalChemist.02]

Del Toro* no le faltes el respeto

[@NazaQuintana]

@@MetallurgicalChemist.02 amarguetas si no sabes la historia detrás de Guillermo del Totoro no vengas a aguar la fiesta. Que gente mas rancia, por favor.

[@MetallurgicalChemist.02]

@@NazaQuintana ahora resulta que sabes toda su historia como si lo conocieras personalmente , rancia tú qué no puedes respetar el nombre de alguien que a aportado más al país que todos los políticos juntos

[@MetallurgicalChemist.02]

@@NazaQuintana Ese apodo se lo puso una actriz japonésa por cariño y eso es entre ellos dos , ahora ya todos se quieren sentir vinculados cuando eso es personal de dos personas que si se conocen en persona

[@shevy_shev93]

The way he commands the room is so captivating. Hes so wise and such a calm soul. A must see for me now!

[@elefanteluzvioleta]

Pinocchio from Guillermo Del Toro is a masterpiece. Thanks Guillermo Del Toro for existing and showing the world how much talent we have in Mexico.

[@antonior.1015]

Both the audience and Jimmy were so mesmerized with Guillermo's words, amazing!

[@MrFalcon2009]

I always admired his films especially the Shape of Water, he is a fantastic film maker

[@ReplicateReality]

Indeed

[@johnnyvishnevskiy8090]

Pan's labyrinth is my favorite.

[@carloscastanoangulo3702]

@@johnnyvishnevskiy8090 mine too!

[@cesarmaldonadomercad]

Good choice. Cronos is still my favorite.

[@feliz8893]

Don't forget about The Orphanage, with lil' Simon 🥺

[@Lisa-qt4hh]

Saw the film with my mom in the cinema yesterday. My mother, in contrast to me, isn't really a cinema person and the last time I saw a film with her in theaters was when I was around 9 years old, so 16 years ago. We both loved the film so very much (and I'm a big admirer of Guillermo and his work overall). Hearing Guillermo talk about his mom makes me teary eyed.. rest in peace... ciao mamma di Guillermo

[@mariouribe9092]

He is not Italian ..he’s Mexican 😢

[@Lisa-qt4hh]

@@mariouribe9092 Yes I know! I understand my comment can be confusing but It's in reference to the song Ciao Papa from the film

[@mariouribe9092]

@@Lisa-qt4hh i just watch the movie ..I apologize I know what you mean now ….my fingers thought before my mind …what a beautiful movie

[@Lisa-qt4hh]

@@mariouribe9092 apology accepted! ;) It's alright Mario, I am happy you watched the film and find it beautiful too 🙂 The song is beautiful too, don't you think?

[@mariouribe9092]

@@Lisa-qt4hh oh my god it’s a beautiful song and the movie is a masterpiece..unfortunately is not as big like Michael bay movies and the rest I wish people appreciate movies like this

[@PatrickOCnMD]

This Director is just a Genius. Right up there with Spielburg, Kubrick, and Scorsese. A true movie-making Giant.

[@alreadydeadal]

I see him more like Tim Burton, remember Jack's Nightmare before Christmas??

[@mystikwand6115]

I cried like a baby nonstop while my son watched me like I was crazy smh. What an amazing movie 👏🙌🙏

[@justinalexander1056]

My girl looked at me like babe you okay. It was a masterpiece

[@mystikwand6115]

@@justinalexander1056 yes indeed, honestly one of the best movies in the last few years.

[@annabananazz]

Had the pleasure of GDT zooming with our audience after Pinocchio. What a charismatic man and an amazing filmmaker! Pans Labyrinth is GOAT and Pinocchio was clearly such a long labor of love.

[@lifeasacastillo]

Pans labyrinth will forever be #1

[@odradekk]

Italian here. I think this movie is going to be the highest attempt to capture the abysmal depth of Collodi's masterpiece on sceen since Cinema was invented. I think this because Guillermo is the director. No other reason needed.

[@sharknado623]

I watched it, it's fantastic!

[@anahi_naya_ledesma]

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is the third installment in a trilogy that began 20 years ago. The other two sister films are Devil's Backbone (2001) and Pan's Labyrinth (2006). The three films talk about childhood interrupted by war and the transition to adulthood. They also address the theme of death and life as two sides of the same coin that defines human existence, as well as loss and mourning. All three stories are an essay on disobedience, and a manifesto that defends tenderness and love as a form of resistance. In top of that, all three are set in the era of fascism. The first two located in Spain during the Spanish Civil War, and the third in Mussolinni's Italy. All three tell a dramatic story with a style that ranges from the realistic to the fantastic. In the narrative genre it is called Magical Realism. The Devil's Backbone is a Gothic ghost story, Pan's Labyrinth is a story about fairies and other fantastic creatures, and Pinocchio is a children's tale, commonly used to talk about right and wrong, where symbolism and morals are used to educate the children. Guillermo del Toro spoke about his interest in portraying this type of childhood and how these three installments are connected: "All three movies have to do with childhood colliding with something to do with war and violence. I think for me it's always been the movies about parenthood and being a parent or being a child, and I think in those iterations, fascism seems to be concerned with a father figure of a different kind, and the desire to give ourselves over to a father that unifies thought. So I think it's both background and thematically interesting."

[@rockfreakweirdo15]

I think this is one of Jimmy’s best interviews. And he actually seems very interested by the film. The film a true masterpiece.

[@hridoyrahman4553]

Pinocchio deserves Oscars❤️ Happy to hear Hayao Miyazaki name from most talented Guillarmo❤️

[@jodyorc]

Del Toro & Miyazaki are the best directors of our generation ❤️

[@papichulobr]

This guy will do down in the history books as one of the most creative movie directors... pure art

[@DirtyDan71327]

This movie was so deep. He put everything into it and you could tell. His direction is masterful.

[@ReplicateReality]

He’s one of the best in film hands down

[@Lonely3rrior]

He is a Legend. I love all his Movies. A True Artist.

[@davidgonzalezflandez9552]

El gran orgullo de México , es un señor literalmente de gran corazón.

[@angelesjuarez3509]

Guillermo, we are so proud of your work and art. You have moved our emotions with this movie and has make us see that animation is a real art. All your work is amazing, I love you.

[@isolatedmic]

I'm always so fascinated by Guillermo and his wonderous mind. We do not deserve him.

[@wishingonthemoon1]

I adored his Hellboy, especially the second one. Pan’s Labyrinth is one of my fav movies ever. Shape of Water was magical. Pinocchio was my favorite Disney movie as a kid, even over the Disney princesses, so I can’t wait to see his version.

[@menamgamg]

This movie impacted me deeply. I think it's a masterpiece.

[@matthagen67]

He's almost 60 but whenever he talks about things he's passionate about, he's always emanating this child-like joy. And I love that. Also, the way he talks about his mum, his dreams...

[@josejose13]

This man is a national treasure!!

[@cmm4456]

Del Toro is absolutely a God of film... everything he touches is GOLD!

[@Eeveefall]

Wow, Jimmy seemed to really enjoy interviewing him. Alot of people joke about how he seems disinterested in some of the celebrities he interviews but in this one he seemed genuinely enchanted by del Toro. I realize he really appreciates the art. It feels very validating for people who love art.

[@ingriddaguia]

What an amazing interview. I was tearing up the whole time. It's so fulfilling to see someone being so proud of what they've created. So good to see someone talk about movies with such passion and love what they do. This is cinema to me in its purest form.

[@ArcadeProductions]

You know Jimmy Fallon is actually invested in something when he's quiet. You can tell that he's fully enthralled by what GDT is saying.

[@dudenintendo605]

I love Guillermo Del Toro so much!!! Every movie he makes is so wonderful!! That this are puppets is unbelievable!!!

[@andros.7827]

Orgulloso de memito siempre grande siempre expresando todo a través de una cámara. Orgulloso mexicano carajo. 🇲🇽 🇲🇽

[@35effie]

I watched it on Netflix and I was crying. Love, death, friendship, devotion. This film is all these. This is a masterpiece. Thank you so much for offering us this film.

[@ashaanderson7971]

I could listen to him talk about life and film all day.

[@UnderstandingDarkness]

I love how happy he is after the clip, like a super proud dad. ❣️ congratulations Guillermo! ❣️

[@lordcuddlebuttz3336]

Guillermo Del Toro is my number one person that i would love to just sit down and have dinner with, his incredible artistic and creative visions for his films make him one of the most talented and unique film directors of all time in my opinion, and the fact that he’s still such a humble, welcoming and lovely person after all these years makes me admire him even more 😊

[@HaJassar]

This movie is a masterpiece.. man will it make you cry

[@cynthiamason4069]

Guillermo is such a lovely man. With his art he truly is showing the world how to love. Bravo♡♡♡♡

[@sorprendidopor]

I meet Mr del toro n a festival a couple of years ago he signed my Pan's L. Poster and honestly, what a nice and kind person, not only is his talent impressive, his charisma is something special.

[@miguelorozco936]

Nunca había visto tantas personas llorar en el cine😢.

[@EVERGZZ0]

Guillermo Del Toro always with his charisma and happiness, love this guy because he loves all the things that he does, incluiding the movies live action and animated. Today, i need to see Pinocchio.

[@ANGELITACHOPIN]

Vimos la película en el cine. Todos salimos llorando y muy conmovidos. Una verdadera joya ❤

[@A.r.i.a.a.n]

Se puede ver cuanta emoción y dedicación le puso a esta película, a diferencia de otras compañías que lo hacen solo por dinero, Guillermo lo hace por amor y se nota.

[@joeys4289]

He eminates such a loving aura, i got teary eyed by listening to him speaking.

[@peritotraductorautorizado4044]

México te ama Guillermo! Qué orgullo nos das con cada película que haces, Mexico and the World loves you Guillermo!

[@wminion3890]

This movie, so many Oscar nominations.

[@StultifiedGraphics]

He is a treasure, and must be protected at all costs. Would still really Love a Hellboy 3.

[@AmelieMews]

We ALL love Del Toro in Mexico. He is SO talented, funny, interesting, creative, and big hearted. ¡Qué bonito es ver a Totoro realizarse y que le den el reconocimiento merecido! Por mucho, de los mejores directores.

[@rebeccavirginia9859]

I cried like a child seeing this moving. So touching!

[@KillerTacos54]

Absolute gem of a human

[@eduardoacevedo3192]

Guillermo del Toro hablando de la UNAM en uno de los late night más vistos es oro

[@mariedew552]

I can listen to Guillermo for hours on end. Always brings a little tear to my eyes. I want to hug him.

[@sorbet_salamanderd2014]

biggest inspiration in my life right here. I watched Pinocchio in the theater, and I’m so glad that I did, I sobbed, I cried. The craft and beauty within this movie is palpable, and I’m beyond thrilled to see it’s getting the praise it deserves.

[@cassylk22]

this is one of my favorite interviews ever T-T Guillermo is too precious

He is truly an amazing director of this generation along with Quentin tarantino, Christopher Nolan, Mike Flanagan, Wes Anderson and Matt reeves who has the ability to generate different vibes around movies. And most of the people seems to know him after shape of water, yes it's the first time he won an academy award for Best director but he was brilliant even before that having directed Hellboy series, Blade 2, Nightmare alley, Crimson peak, Pacific Rim, Pan's Labyrinth. Those movies are his master pieces even though they didn't win any Oscar except for pan's labyrinth and he will triumph through Pinocchio as well, no doubt about that for sure.

[@FemmeFatalee]

I cried so much. It was soooo Beautiful!

[@Novaheart1998]

His Pinocchio is the best stop motion film ever made.

[@ColinPoole]

"Hubris" oh my jesus I'm crying that was perfection.

[@potatoman5115]

Had the pleasure of watching Pinocchio in theaters. Tough to decide what my favorite of his is.

[@frsalexis9470]

Orgullo mexicano y latino 🇲🇽

[@suzianthony4928]

I love this movie Guillermo. It's pure Holy beautiful. Shined light on darkness the world needs this movie now..Thank you ❤

[@ChickenMomma143]

Wow! I love this interview. I learned so much from listening to Guillermo del Toro and was so moved by his words that I cried. I will definitely watch this film. ❤️

[@toache]

Guillermo del Toro, es un tesoro nacional, lo amamos aquí en México

[@sbjin87]

I mean you have no soul if Pinocchio didn’t move you at all. It was an amazing film and also the BTS clip was well done too. Really showed how much work and love for the craft goes into movies like this one.

[@rodrigoarmandojimenez8127]

I love how Jimmy put so attention to Guillermo❤