Guillermo del Toro Defends ‘Bardo’: ‘To Anyone Confused About the Plot, My Condolences’

Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Bardo” has proven one of the most divisive films of the year, drawing mixed reactions out of Venice before finally arriving in theaters earlier this month — and 22 minutes shorter than its initial version.

The sprawling, deeply personal tale of a journalist and filmmaker (Daniel Giménez Cacho) who returns to his native Mexico City after decades in the U.S.

has alienated some critics and audiences for its hedonistic, freewheeling style.

Is it profound or pretentious?“Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths” certainly has one fan in fellow Mexican director Guillermo del Toro.

The “Pan’s Labyrinth” and “Pinocchio” director moderated an onstage Q&a for “Bardo” at Los Angeles’ Academy Museum on Friday, joined by the likes of Iñárritu and others from the cast and crew.

During his opening remarks, del Toro made his feelings about the movie clear — as well as his distrust of

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