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Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 1964. He studied at the Center for Research and Cinematographic Studies and has worked in film since 1985. His first feature film, “Cronos” (1992, 17th Mostra), was awarded in the Critics’ Week at the Cannes Film Festival. His work straddles horror, fantasy and science fiction, often with political overtones. He directed films such as “The Devil’s Backbone” (2001), “Pan’s Labyrinth” (2006, 30th Mostra), shown in competition at Cannes and winner of three Oscars, “The Shape of Water” (2017), winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and four Oscars, including best film and director, and “Pinocchio by Guillermo del Toro” (2022), winner of the Oscar for best animation.