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Guillermo del Toro rejects AI in 'Pan's Labyrinth' restoration

Created at 27 Jul · 7:40 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Director Guillermo del Toro has confirmed that the upcoming 20th-anniversary restoration of his film 'Pan's Labyrinth' will not use artificial intelligence. He emphasized protecting the 'beauty and redeeming power of art' and the importance of human craftsmanship.

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20thanniversary of Pan's Labyrinth
threeOscars won by Pan's Labyrinth
sevenGoyas won by Pan's Labyrinth

Who's Involved

Guillermo del Toro
Director of 'Pan's Labyrinth', outspoken critic of AI in film
David Mouriquand
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Guillermo del Toro rejects AI in 'Pan's Labyrinth' restoration

↳ Why This Matters

The director's firm stance against AI in creative restoration highlights ongoing debates about the role of artificial intelligence in the arts and the value placed on human craftsmanship and artistic lineage.

Key facts

  • Guillermo del Toro's 2006 film 'Pan's Labyrinth' is being restored for its 20th anniversary.
  • The restored version will be released in cinemas in October.
  • Del Toro confirmed that no AI was used in the restoration process.
  • He stated that the film was converted to 3D by hand.
  • Del Toro previously expressed strong opposition to AI in filmmaking, calling it a threat to art and emotion.

Guillermo del Toro, the acclaimed director behind the 2006 film 'Pan's Labyrinth', has announced that a restored version of his masterpiece will return to cinemas in October to mark its 20th anniversary. During a panel at San Diego Comic-Con, del Toro emphatically stated that the restoration process, including a 3D conversion, was completed entirely by hand and explicitly excluded the use of artificial intelligence.

Del Toro, a vocal critic of AI in creative fields, expressed his commitment to preserving the integrity and emotional power of art. He stated, "What we’re protecting is the beauty and the redeeming power of art. It’s not about who gets the job. We are protecting a lineage of art." He argued that relying on AI risks cutting off future generations from learning traditional crafts and understanding the history of their medium.

Previously, del Toro has voiced strong concerns about AI's impact on filmmaking and art, describing it as a threat to human emotion and creativity. He has advocated for the importance of human-made art, emphasizing that "art is not only necessary, it is urgent."

Frequently asked questions

The restored version of 'Pan's Labyrinth' will be released in cinemas in October.

No, director Guillermo del Toro confirmed that the restoration and 3D conversion were done entirely by hand, without the use of AI.

Del Toro believes AI threatens the beauty and redeeming power of art, risks cutting off human craft, and leads towards 'the aesthetics of fascism' by removing emotion and human connection from creative works.

What Happens Next

01Restored 'Pan's Labyrinth' to be released in cinemas in October.

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Guillermo del Toro's film 'Pan's Labyrinth' is being restored for its 20th anniversary.
The restored version will be released in cinemas in October.
Del Toro confirmed the restoration was done by hand, without AI.
He stressed the importance of human artistry and craft in filmmaking.

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Guillermo del Toro: 'Absolutely no goddamn AI' in ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ restorationEuronews

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