Javier Navarrete facts for kids

Javier Navarrete (born May 9, 1956) is a talented composer from Spain. He creates the music you hear in movies, which helps tell the story and set the mood.

Javier Navarrete is best known for his amazing music in the movie Pan's Labyrinth. This work was so good that it earned him a nomination for an Oscar, which is one of the biggest awards in filmmaking! He also worked with the famous director Guillermo del Toro on another film called The Devil's Backbone.

Born in Teruel, Spain, Javier Navarrete has composed music for many different films. Some of his other well-known works include the music for Cracks, Byzantium, Mirrors, Wrath of the Titans, and Inkheart. He even won an Emmy Award for his music in the HBO film Hemingway & Gellhorn. In 2015, he created the soundtrack for the film Zhong Kui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal.

Music for Movies

Javier Navarrete has composed music for many films over the years. His work helps bring stories to life on screen.

Early Works (1980s-1990s)

In the early parts of his career, Javier Navarrete worked on several Spanish films. Some of these include:

• In a Glass Cage (1986)
• Manila (1991)
• Susanna (1996)
• 99.9 (1997)

Notable Films (2000s)

The 2000s were a very busy time for Javier Navarrete, with many important projects.

• The Sea (2000)
• The Devil's Backbone (2000) - This was his first collaboration with director Guillermo del Toro.
• Stranded (2001)
• Dot the i (2003)
• Pan's Labyrinth (2006) - This film earned him an Oscar nomination.
• Mirrors (2008)
• Inkheart (2008)
• Cracks (2009)

Recent Works (2010s-2020s)

Javier Navarrete continues to compose music for films, including big Hollywood productions.

• The Warrior's Way (2010)
• Wrath of the Titans (2012) - He won a BMI Film & TV Award for this score.
• Hemingway & Gellhorn (2012) - This TV film earned him an Emmy Award.
• Byzantium (2012)
• Zhong Kui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal (2015)
• Greta (2018)
• Antlers (2021)
• Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022)
• Sound of Freedom (2023)

Awards and Recognitions

Javier Navarrete has received several awards and nominations for his amazing work in film music.

Awards He Has Won

• Emmy Award (2012): For Hemingway & Gellhorn in the category of Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special.
• BMI Film & TV Awards (2012): For the music in Wrath of the Titans.
• Ariel Award (2007): For Best Film Music in Pan's Labyrinth.

Nominations He Has Received

• Academy Award (2007): Nominated for Best Original Score for Pan's Labyrinth.
• Grammy Award (2008): Nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for Pan's Labyrinth.
• Goya Award (2007): Nominated for Best Original Score for Pan's Labyrinth.
• Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (2014): Nominated for Best Score for Byzantium.
• Online Film Critics Society Awards (2007): Nominated for Best Original Score for Pan's Labyrinth.

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See also

In Spanish: Javier Navarrete para niños