Guillermo del Toro's 2023 Oscar win for "Pinocchio" symbolizes important cultural milestones in cinema, particularly for Mexican filmmakers. Del Toro referenced the connection to Emilio "El Indio" Fernández when asked what the statuette would say if it could speak, which resonates with the historical context of Mexican cinema. He joins the ranks of fellow Mexican directors who have won Oscars, showcasing a shift in Hollywood's recognition of diverse narratives. Carlos A. Gutiérrez commented on the barriers faced by Latin American filmmakers in telling their authentic stories amidst narrow perceptions of global cinema.
As del Toro held this statue once more, a reporter asked him what the award would say if it had Pinocchio's speech ability. The director answered in Spanish, 'It would tell me he's Indio Fernández.'
Carlos A. Gutiérrez, executive director of Cinema Tropical, recognized these uphill battles when he co-founded the organization to aid in the production, programming, and promotion of Latin American films. 'There's a more invisible, impossible border in what type of narratives certain countries are allowed to tell,' he told IndieWire.
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