Is life (not) a fairy tale?

Rating: 10/10 (25 April 2018)

Probably the darkest fairy tale ever; it's an antithesis between a fantasy world and the harsh and unmerciful reality. The atrocities during the Francoist Spain are dominating the real world. The fantasy world is also dark and full of foes.
Before the movie ends, an immediate question comes in the viewer's mind: Is it really a fantasy world or just a child's imagination?
Sergi López's performence is top notch; cold, extremely cruel and brutal, unsympathetic, disgusting, sadistic and almost lacking emotions; yeah, my favorite character in the movie is evil!
Ivana Baquero must be mentioned too; a pretty good performance for her age.
Beware, this is not a typical fairy tale!