# Pinocchio (2019)

> Matteo Garrone transforms Collodi’s mischievous puppet fable into a richly tactile Italian fantasy adventure about temptation, love, and becoming human.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/276702

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Matteo Garrone
- Cast: Federico Ielapi, Roberto Benigni, Marine Vacth, Gigi Proietti, Massimo Ceccherini, Rocco Papaleo, Alessio Di Domenicantonio, Marcello Fonte
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8333746/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, eerie, tender, family movie night, fantasy film marathon

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