With stories that permeate between the genres musical, fantasy and even terror; Discover 5 films that bring Pinocchio as a protagonist
Wooden doll that comes to life and in the end becomes a real boy, Pinocchio emerged in the literary work “The Adventures of Pinocchio”, written by Carlo Collodiand published in 1883. Since then, the character has emerged in various adaptations for cinema and TV, with productions made in live-action and animation, and with approaches ranging from the adventure genre to terror.
Thinking about these titles, Recreio has separated a list of 5 films with Pinocchio to know; look:
1. Pinocchio (1940)
Disney classic, “Pinocchio” was released in 1940. The animation is not very faithful to the story told by Carlo Collodisince several characters were not included in the plot and there is a much more friendly view of the period when the plot is situated, as everything happens in Italy during the 19th century, when poverty dominated the country.
Still, the adaptation, which is directed by Hamilton Luske and Ben Shapsteenand had Walt Disney As a producer to shape a magic -filled musical story, he pleased the audience and criticism for bringing powerful inspiration: the belief that dreams can come true, winning even a better soundtrack and best song (“When You Wish Upon a Star”).
Where to watch: Disney+
2. Pinocchio (2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmwwsh6nq8f0
The success of the animation was such that a live action was released in 2022. Also produced by Mickey’s house, “Pinocchio” brought the protagonist in CGI, as well as his faithful squire and guide, the talking cricket. Already Gepeto, the artisan who assembles and takes care of Pinocchio as if he were his true son, is lived by Tom Hanks (“Castaway”), while the blue fairy is interpreted by Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked”).
Where to watch: Disney+
3. Pinocchio (2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psxoe9bhgi
Also in 2022, a new animation version emerged, now in Stop Motion and with the direction of the Mexican Guillermo Del Toro (“The Faun Labyrinth”). Launched directly on the Netflix catalog, the title, set in the fascist Italy during the Delivery period, brings a darker version of the 1883 history, while exploiting themes such as love, solitude and death.
In the narrative, Gepeto Criso Pinocchio twenty years after losing his son, Carlo, in an air bombing for the Austro-Hungarian forces during World War I. In this story, there is no blue fairy, but the spirit of Madeira is the one who gives life to the troubled doll, promises to guide him and even reveals that he can give him a future desire-which is given to him during the dangerous journey he faces while trying to find his place in the world.
The plot has won the Best Animation Award at the Oscar 2023, and to this day is one of the most acclaimed literary work, accumulating 96% critical approval and 90% public approval at Rotten Tomatoes.
Where to watch: Netflix
4. Pinocchio (2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw63wl46dhy
Being the most faithful adaptation to the work of Collodi From this list, “Pinocchio” (2020) is an Italian movie that, while having a lot of magic, has a lot of realism in its plot that portrays an obscure reality of Italy with the direction of Matteo Garrone (“I, Captain”), Who also corroteized and co -produced the plot.
The story stands out for technical care, as one of the choices made was prioritizing the use of prosthetic makeup instead of CGI, so much so that the plot has gained two Oscar nominations in the categories of best costumes and best makeup and hairstyles.
Where to watch: Prime video
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For horror movies fans, there is a version on the way that brings Pinocchio as a serial killer: “Pinocchio: Umtten”.
The narrative has no synopsis yet, but must distance itself from the work of almost 150 years, as it is part of Poohnivers – or Twisted Childhood Universe (TCU) – the shared universe of Jagged Edge Productions that brings together adaptations in the classic children’s story genre, which has the “Bear Pooh: Blood and Honey” franchise and the vindour “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare” and “Bambi: The Rekoning” (which can be translated into something like Bambi: Accounts).
Where to watch: From October 23rd in Brazilian theaters
Source: Recreio
