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PAN'S LABYRINTH - advance screenings Sydney & Melbourne

December 13th 2006 01:14
Doug Jones as Pan (Fauno)
Pan’s Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno) is a dark, twisted tale from the intense imagination of Guillermo del Toro, the director of Hellboy, Blade II, Mimic, The Devil’s Backbone and Cronos, and is Mexico's entry for Best Foreign Film at the 2007 Academy Awards.

It’s a Gothic hybrid (like all his films), fusing elements of Alice in Wonderland with the Grimm Brothers. Set against the violent back-drop of Spain under Franco’s rule, young Ofelia is sent to an isolated mansion with her heavily-pregnant mother. Lonely and intimidated by her new stepfather, Ofelia discovers an overgrown labyrinth where she meets Pan, an ancient satyr.

Ivana Baquero as Ofeila
Fascinated by fairy tales, Ofelia is captivated by Pan and his stories of the fairy world. However, when her mother falls ill Ofelia makes a pact with Pan in order to save her. In exchange, Ofelia must undertake three challenges to prove her worth. These challenges take her on a journey to another world where she must use her wit and guile to overcome the creatures that lurk beneath.

Pan’s Labyrinth is in Australian cinemas from January 18, 2007.
Watch the trailer here
Pan's Labyrinth movie poster

Special advance screenings:

SYDNEY:
WHEN: Thursday 14 December, 2006
TIME: 7pm sharp
WHERE: Greater Union Cinemas, 505 George Street, Sydney
PRICE: $12
HOW: Online at www.greaterunion.com.au ($1 booking fee applies for internet sales) or in person over the counter at Greater Union George St Cinemas. Tickets cannot be purchased over the phone.

MELBOURNE:
WHEN: Monday 18 December, 2006
TIME: 6.30pm sharp
WHERE: Kino Dendy Cinemas, 45 Collins Street, Melbourne
PRICE: $12
HOW: Tickets can be purchased via Kino Dendy box office in person or via phone on 03 9650 2100.

Seats are limited, so if this potion is your kind of dark tale, come get lost!
A Creature from Pan's Labyrinth

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Comment by Adrian

December 13th 2006 01:41


Philosophy Blog
I'm so in on this one. I totally dig fantasies and gothic fantasies. And del Toro knows his shit.

Comment by JohnDoe

December 13th 2006 01:58


Film & TV on DVD
Thanks man, Im working dammit.

There was a preview screening for this about 3 weeks ago I was meant to go to, but had to miss it at the last minute.

Have been kicking myself since, now I wont see it till January.......aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Comment by Bryn

December 13th 2006 04:03


Horrorphile
There's some graphic violence in Pan's Labyrinth, including a nasty death by wine bottle that rivals Irreversible's death by fire extinguisher (well, not quite, but it's pretty horrendous)... personally I found it gratuitous ... Go figure.


Comment by Sisi

December 13th 2006 05:02
Aaaaaaah that last photo is tripping me out!!!

Comment by pegasus

December 13th 2006 19:16


Poker Addict
Looks like a tempting tale of fantasy. When will this be released in North America?

Comment by Cibbuano

December 13th 2006 22:52


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I've been looking forward to this for a while.

Also, eyes in the palm of the hands is always fucked up and creepy.

Comment by Adrian

December 13th 2006 22:54


Philosophy Blog
Ah Cibby... Can't keep away from the computer even when on vacation...

Comment by Jimbo

December 14th 2006 00:02
Damnit I wanna see the advance screening. I hate working nights, makes my life completely devoid of any form of social life.

Comment by KylieW

December 14th 2006 00:20


Celebrity Obsession
Okay, the eyes in the palm of the hand is very very fucked up (shit, are we allowed to swear anymore??)!!!

I liked Hellboy, Mimic and Blade II, so this sounds great. Wish I could go to the advance screening. Oh well, I'll just have to wait like all the other boys and girls.

Comment by Adrian

December 14th 2006 11:46


Philosophy Blog
Bryn, you bastard, you lied!! It was $11, not $12.

Thanks for the movie info!

Comment by Bryn

December 15th 2006 00:35


Horrorphile
Pegasus,
check imdb.com for release dates in North America. I think it may already be out ....

Comment by pegasus

December 15th 2006 00:43


Poker Addict
I'll check that site out

Comment by Anonymous

July 20th 2011 15:11
was surpriserd at the level of violence.... think part of me was expecting a fairy tale (I adore violent horror films usually) but I wasnt expecting it from this film so I was a little taken aback. great film tho

Comment by Bryn

July 20th 2011 23:26


Horrorphile
I found the graphic violence strangely out of place.

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