Pinocchio

"The most beloved fairy tale comes to life."

Dec 25 2020 PG-13 2h 0m
Drama, Fantasy

In this live-action adaptation of the beloved fairytale, old woodcarver Geppetto fashions a wooden puppet, Pinocchio, who magically comes to life. Pinocchio longs for adventure and is easily led astray, encountering magical beasts, fantastical spectacles, while making friends and foes along his journey. However, his dream is to become a real boy, which can only come true if he finally changes his ways.

Plot

Shot in stunning Italian locations, Matteo Garrone's rich world of mystery and wonder stars Academy Award® winning actor Roberto Benigni as Geppetto, the old woodcarver whose puppet creation, Pinocchio, magically comes to life with dreams of becoming a real boy. Easily led astray, Pinocchio (nine-year-old Federico Ielapi) tumbles from one misadventure to another as he is tricked, kidnapped and chased by bandits through a wonderful world full of imaginative creatures - from the belly of a giant fish, to the Land Of Toys and the Field Of Miracles.

Written by

Carlo Collodi, Matteo Garrone, Massimo Ceccherini

Directed by

Matteo Garrone

Production Countries

France, Italy, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Archimede, Recorded Picture Company, Le Pacte

Languages

Italiano

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 19 wins & 25 nominations total

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6.3 out of 10
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