Javier Navarrete facts for kids

Javier Navarrete (born May 9, 1956) is a talented film composer from Spain. He writes the music that helps tell stories in movies. He is best known for his amazing music in the film Pan's Labyrinth. This work earned him a nomination for an Oscar, which is one of the biggest awards in movies!

Javier Navarrete was born in Teruel, Spain. He has worked on many different types of films. He often creates music that makes movies feel more exciting, scary, or emotional.

His Amazing Film Scores

Javier Navarrete has composed music for many movies. He worked twice with the famous director Guillermo del Toro. Their first movie together was The Devil's Backbone. Later, they made Pan's Labyrinth, which became very popular.

He also wrote music for other well-known films. These include Cracks (from director Jordan Scott) and Byzantium (directed by Neil Jordan). He also scored big American movies like Mirrors, Wrath of the Titans, and Inkheart.

Javier's music for the TV film Hemingway & Gellhorn was also a big hit. It won him an Emmy Award, which is a top award for television shows. In 2015, he created the soundtrack for a film from Hong Kong called Zhong Kui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal. This shows his work is known all around the world!

Awards and Recognitions

Javier Navarrete has won and been nominated for several important awards for his music. These awards celebrate the best work in film and television.

Awards He Has Won

• Emmy Award (2012): He won this for his outstanding music in the TV film Hemingway & Gellhorn. This award is for excellent work in television.
• BMI Film & TV Awards (2012): He received an award for his film music in Wrath of the Titans.
• Ariel Award (2007): He won this award for the best film music in Pan's Labyrinth. The Ariel Award is Mexico's national film award.

Awards He Was Nominated For

• Academy Award (2007): He was nominated for Best Original Score for Pan's Labyrinth. This is often called an Oscar.
• Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (2014): He was nominated for Best Score for Byzantium. These awards are for horror films.
• Grammy Award (2008): He was nominated for Best Soundtrack for Pan's Labyrinth. Grammy Awards celebrate achievements in music.
• Goya Award (2007): He was nominated for Best Original Score for Pan's Labyrinth. The Goya Awards are Spain's main national film awards.
• Online Film Critics Society Awards (2007): He was nominated for Best Original Score for Pan's Labyrinth.

See also

In Spanish: Javier Navarrete para niños