Film: Pan’s Labyrinth

In a dark time for Spain and the entire world, Pan’s Labyrinth brings the haunting fantasies within a young girl’s mind into reality, giving birth to a land of fantastical creatures and secret destinies. As Franco consolidates his brutal hold over 1940s Spain, lonely and dreamy Ofelia must come to terms with the cruelty around her. Living with her mother and adoptive father- a military officer under the Fascist government who is tasked with ridding last rebels from their area- Ofelia creates a fable, giving life to a secret inner world to help her cope with a world gone wrong. From acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro (Cronos, Mimic) and produced by Alfonso Cuarón, director of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Y tu mamá también.

This film appears as part of our GAME CHANGERS Series, featuring twelve films that revolutionized cinema. Each film in the series represents a bold step forward; using new and adventurous techniques, courageous directorial visions, or telling stories from new points-of-view.

In addition to the screenings being free of charge, all twelve films are preceded by a Happy Hour starting at 6:30pm, featuring half price beer and wine as well as free snacks and soda. Join us and experience a piece of cinematic history!

The Bardavon/UPAC film series is sponsored by Marshall & Sterling, Herzog’s, and Woodstock Film Festival.