I was wondering what movies to watch in spanish or from Spanish culture, and I came by some very interesting movies that I recommend others to see. First, there is 'El espinazo del Diablo' writen and directed by the same person, Guillermo del Toro. He is a fascinating scriprwriter, director and producer; he produced blockbuster movies movies such as Pan's Laborynth, Hell Boy, Kung Fu Panda, El orfanato (The Orphan), and many more. Some of his movies, such as El orfanato and Pan's Laborynth are spanish in origin. He is Mexican; born and raised in Guadalajara in a strict catholic household. He produced many comic-book based movies such as the Hellboy franchise, and was actually offered to direct and produce major blockbuster films such as The Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince, and I Am Legend (to name a few) Regretfully, he denied these opportunities instead so he could produce Pan's Labyrinth and Hellboy II. His most acclaimed works are set in Spain in the context of the Spanish Civil war, under the rule of Francisco Franco. These two films, El espinazo del diablo (The Devil's Backbone) and El laberinto del fauno (Pan's Labyrinth) are among some of his most critically acclaimed works. He had the potential to direct many of common popular movies, however instead chose to take his own creativity into his own pieces, which have won him countless awards, even Oscars for his work; the fruits of his labor payed off in the end.
Be sure to see other movies of Guillermo del Toro. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0868219/
Interesting Fact: Did you know that he designed all the, monsters, creatures, and beings for the movie 'Pan's Labyrinth'? He drew, carved and animated the entire movie, consequently winning himself an Oscar for his achievements in the special effects in Pan's Labyrinth.
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