Bottom Line
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro linked both his early life encounters with the mysterious—such as a UFO sighting at age 14 and sensing spectral presences—and his current interest in acquiring haunted properties to a profound sense of wonder about reality.
Article Summary
The acclaimed Mexican director Guillermo del Toro is currently in England to receive a BFI fellowship, an honor he noted reflects the significant influence British cinema has had on his career. During discussions about his plans for the UK, including potentially purchasing a haunted house through Frightmove, Del Toro also addressed unexplained phenomena.
Del Toro recounted seeing a UFO when he was 14, describing the experience as causing 'a crack' in reality and making him feel 'the mystery of the universe come rushing toward you. ' He compared this profound feeling to experiencing mushrooms, suggesting the world seemed larger afterward.
His interest in the supernatural is long-standing. He recalled sensing a spectral presence at his family home in Guadalajara, Mexico, when he was 11. These themes of ghosts and mystery are central to his work, which has drawn inspiration from British filmmakers like Powell and Pressburger and Ken Russell.
Key Points
- Guillermo del Toro is accepting a BFI fellowship while visiting England.
- He described seeing a UFO at age 14 as an experience that felt profoundly mysterious, causing a 'crack' in reality.
- Del Toro plans to purchase a haunted house in the UK for his collection of artifacts and personal use.
Why It Matters
The discussion provides cultural insight into how artists process profound or unexplained experiences. For those interested in unidentified aerial phenomena, Del Toro’s comments offer a unique perspective on translating childhood sightings and historical hauntings into art.
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Reader Note
This summary is based on an article from The Guardian and does not confirm any details regarding the UFO sighting or the planned haunted house purchase.