📌A world premiere is always a special occasion for any director as it's the culmination of a labour of love. Guillermo del Toro's presentation of Pinocchio at #LFF was a celebration but also a commemoration as the director's mother died just a day before. Del Toro has been working on this film for the past 15 years, a period he describes as half of his career. "The thing that I remember most clearly is how scary the world seems to Pinocchio," del Toro said on the red carpet. "Pinocchio is normally a story about obedience. I wanted to make one about disobedience." Before the film was screened, he also paid tribute to his mother: “I just want to say, my mother just passed away, and this was very special for her and me. This is not only the first time you’ll see the movie, it’s the first time she’ll see the movie with us. Thank you.” 🎬The film will be available on Netflix from 9 December. Film lovers can also watch it on the big screen at this week's Lumière Film Festival in Lyon, France. #LFF #Netflix @britishfilminstitute #GuillermodelToro #Film #Pinocchio