“Boys and girls of every age, would you like to see something strange?…” sang Jack Skellington in the animated film “Nightmare before Christmas” dated 1993. And **something strange **is perhaps the best possible definition, at least the most relevant that comes to mind when talking about the works and thoughts of a visionary director like Tim Burton. For the first time in Italy, this event represents a multisensory journey that celebrates Burton’s imagination, through an immersive experience that includes interactive scenography, visual installations and a variable path through a magical labyrinth. Each visit will be different from the otheras visitors will have the opportunity to choose from over 300 personalized itineraries, which make each exploration of the labyrinth unique and unrepeatable. Who will decide to visit Labyrinth you will be able to immerse yourself in the atmospheres of Tim Burton’s most iconic films, such as “Edward Scissorhands”, “Nightmare Before Christmas”, “Beetlejuice” and “The Chocolate Factory”. In addition to his famous films, the exhibition offers the opportunity to discover lesser-known works by the artist, including drawings, sculptures and works of art, which highlight the director’s more private side. Life-size figures, costumes, models and photographs from film sets will also be on display, allowing fans to closely observe Tim Burton’s creative, technical and artistic complexity.
TIM BURTON’S CAREER
One of the most innovative and visionary directors on the contemporary cinema scenewas born in Burbank, California, in 1958, where he developed a passion for art, drawing and gothic and horror films from a young age. After attending the California Institute of the Arts, Burton began his career at Disney’s animation studios, but soon stood out for his unique and unconventional style. International success came with “Beetlejuice” (1988), a dark comedy that mixed horror and fantasy elements. This was followed by great successes such as “Batman” (1989) and “Edward Scissorhands” (1990), the latter considered one of his most personal films.
Burton is known for his use of dark, gothic atmospheresbut at the same time colorful and bizarre, in which marginalized and extravagant characters seek their place in the world. Another example of his artistic vision is “Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993) which consolidates his status as an author with a marked gothic and poetic aesthetic. Throughout his career, Burton has continued to make highly successful films, including “The Chocolate Factory” (2005) and “Sweeney Todd” (2007), demonstrating his versatility in moving from lighter to darker tones . Recently, his involvement in the Netflix series “Wednesday” has confirmed its ability to renew itselfconquering new generations of viewers. And in fact his filmography embraces different genres, from fantasy to horror, while maintaining a stylistic coherence that makes his name synonymous with creativity and originality.
