A significant conflict in Spain where the Nationalists led by General Francisco Franco fought against the Republicans.
The Nationalists, led by General Franco, won the Spanish Civil War, leading to Franco's dictatorship.
The Spanish-Mexican dark fantasy film directed by Guillermo del Toro was released, gaining critical acclaim worldwide.
Ofelia encounters the mysterious faun who tells her she is the reincarnation of a princess and gives her three tasks to complete.
Ofelia obtains a key from the stomach of a giant toad in the roots of a tree as her first task.
Ofelia must retrieve a dagger from the lair of the Pale Man without eating any of the food on the table.
Ofelia eats some grapes from the Pale Man’s table, awakening the monster and narrowly escapes.
Ofelia is told to bring her newborn baby brother to the labyrinth to complete the last task.
Mercedes' father is executed by Captain Vidal, contributing to the tension in the household.
Mercedes, a servant in Captain Vidal’s household, secretly aids the rebels against the Francoist regime.
Captain Vidal is mortally wounded by rebel fighters led by Mercedes and dies in the hospital.
Ofelia is fatally shot by Captain Vidal while protecting her baby brother, fulfilling her destiny as the princess in the underworld.
After her death, Ofelia’s spirit ascends to the underworld to reunite with her real parents as their princess.
