'Pan's Labyrinth': The lasting impact of Guillermo del Toro’s film

Port of Entry host Natalie Gonzalez has long been a fan of Guillermo del Toro, but there was one thing she had never done: watch his acclaimed film “Pan's Labyrinth.” With the film marking its 20th anniversary, she finally decided it was time. So, what did she think? Before revealing her reaction, we spoke with two people whose lives were shaped by the film in different ways. Beth Accomando, KPBS arts and culture reporter and host of the Cinema Junkie podcast, interviewed del Toro in fall 2006. She reflects on what makes him one of her favorite filmmakers and why “Pan's Labyrinth” continues to resonate two decades later. We also caught up with Daniela García, a Tijuana-based filmmaker we first met in our episode "Cross-Border Comic-Conners." Daniela first watched “Pan's Labyrinth” as a child with her mom in Mexico. The film became a source of inspiration that helped lead her to pursue filmmaking. Through these conversations, we explore the film’s lasting impact, its themes of choice and disobedience, and the stories it continues to inspire. Read Beth Acommando's article, “Revisiting 'Pan's Labyrinth' 20 years later.” From KPBS, Port of Entry tells cross-border stories that connect us. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts or click the play button at the top of this page and subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have feedback or a story idea? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us on Facebook, Instagram, or email us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Credits Hosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie González Technical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian Villalobos Editor: Chrissy Nguyen