Pan’s Labyrinth

This story of Ofelia, a young girl trying to get by in post-World War II Spain, is billed as an adult fable. When her widowed mother marries and becomes impregnated by one of Franco’s most brutal captains, they are sent to a remote military academy under his tutelage. There, the girl retreats from the cruelty of her stepfather into a fantasy world that is both comforting and terrifying. In the tradition of great children’s literature, Pan’s Labyrinth invokes both fear and freedom; it has all the earmarks of a classic—one that may not be truly appreciated for years to come. 612-825-6006; www.landmarktheatres.com