El laberinto del fauno (Pan’s Labyrinth) (2006) is a dark fantasy film directed by Guillermo del Toro. Set in post-Civil War Spain in 1944, the story follows a young girl named Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) who moves with her pregnant mother to live with her stepfather, the cruel Captain Vidal (Sergi López).

Ofelia discovers an ancient, mystical labyrinth and meets a faun (Doug Jones) who tells her that she is the reincarnation of a lost princess and must complete three dangerous tasks to prove her royalty and reclaim her place in the underworld.

As Ofelia navigates this magical but perilous world, the brutal realities of her surroundings—marked by violence and oppression—intertwine with her fantastical journey. The film masterfully blends historical drama with rich, allegorical fantasy, exploring themes of innocence, tyranny, and the power of imagination.