Celebrating Imperfection through Perfect Images: Guillermo del Toro's Work

Roche, Hayley Arizona

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@article{ Roche2019,
 title = {Celebrating Imperfection through Perfect Images: Guillermo del Toro's Work},
 author = {Roche, Hayley Arizona},
 journal = {Studies in Arts and Humanities},
 number = {2},
 pages = {80-93},
 volume = {5},
 year = {2019},
 issn = {2009-8278},
 doi = {https://doi.org/10.18193/sah.v5i2.184},
 abstract = {This piece examines the most recent work of the acclaimed Mexican director Guillermo del Toro, focusing on his use of intertextuality, self-referentiality and subversion as stylistic elements that to simultaneously critique and celebrate cinema Through his unique visual aesthetics and mastering of the mise-en-scène, del Toro explores themes of identity, displacement and humanity Famed for his use of ‘monster-as-metaphor’ narratives, his work is rich in cinematic language and iconography that acts as both an homage to his idols and inspiration for his fans.Del Toro acts as a film historian, a bibliophile, a critic and a fan, championing those on the edges of society while rejoicing in his Mexican heritage.},
}