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Pan's Labyrinth: Actress Recalls Filming as a Child
11 Mar
Summary
- Ivana Baquero starred in Pan's Labyrinth at age 11.
- The film is set against fascist Spain in 1944.
- Witness History explores past events through firsthand accounts.
Ivana Baquero looks back on her starring role in Guillermo del Toro's 2006 film, Pan's Labyrinth. She was just 11 years old when she portrayed a young girl on a quest for immortality in a dark fairy tale.
Set against the backdrop of fascist Spain in 1944, the film presents a narrative that is far from a typical children's story, incorporating violent and intense themes. Baquero shares her memories of starring in this acclaimed Spanish-language movie.
The piece also references "Witness History," a program that immerses listeners in significant past events. Through personal testimonies, the series examines global occurrences, from historical conflicts and political shifts to scientific breakthroughs and cultural moments, offering a unique perspective on how the past shaped the present.
