The Pale Man character holds his hands up to his face, where eyeballs embed his palms.

HELLHOUSE Pan’s Labyrinth 20th Anniversary

  • Cinema
  • Playhouse
  • Run time: 119 minutes, plus 6 minute short film Subject to change
  • Seating map

USA | 2006 l English l Fantasy/War | MA15+

Guillermo del Toro’s modern masterpiece returns in a 20th-anniversary 4K restoration, bringing the three-time Oscar-winning dark fantasy classic back to the big screen just in time for spooky season.

Conceived as a spiritual successor to del Toro's 2001 film The Devil’s Backbone, Pan’s Labyrinth follows young Ofelia as she meets an ageless Faun who tells her she is a princess from an enchanted world, and sets her three tasks she must complete to reclaim her rightful place. Torn between her mother’s failing health and the brutality of her stepfather, Ofelia sinks deeper into the Faun’s world to complete her quest.

Named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s 50 Best Films of the 21st Century, Pan’s Labyrinth stars Ivana Baquero, Maribel Verdú (Y Tu Mamá También), Doug Jones (Hellboy II) and Sergi López (Dirty Pretty Things).

Presented by Sydney Opera House

Event details

Beautiful, exciting, and sometimes horrifying.

David Stratton, At the Movies (Australia)

Bewitchingly bonkers.

Nigel Andrews, Financial Times

One of the greatest of all fantasy films.

Roger Ebert

Cast and credits

Writer & Director Guillermo Del Toro

Ofelia Ivana Baquero
Vidal Sergi López
Fauno & Pale Man Doug Jones
Carmen Ariadna Gil
Mercedes Maribel Verdú

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Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Playhouse

The Playhouse is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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