PAN’S LABYRINTH
Dive deep into Guillermo Del Toro's visionary film 'Pan's Labyrinth' through research, analysis, and activities focusing on his unique approach to mise-en-scene, narrative theories, Spanish Civil War influences, and cinematography. Uncover genre signifiers, narrative clues, character establishment, and ideological presentations in the opening and closing sequences. Analyze the effective elements of cinematography and the transition between reality and fantasy worlds. Understand the messages and values conveyed to viewers through meticulous analysis.
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Introduction to PAN S LABYRINTH ~ GUILLERMO DEL TORO~
~ INTRO PS ACTIVITY ~ 1. Research Del Toro s vision for the film. 2. Research into Del Toro s detailed and idiosyncratic approach to mise- en-scene.
THE TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Evmr2ZCjWc
THE OPENING SEQUENCE (00:00) KQ What genre signifiers are there in the opening sequence? KQ What narrative clues are given in the sequence KQ How is character established from the off? KQ How are SCHP contexts presented Consider: How genre is established / contradicted The Cinematography (camerawork and lighting) Indicators of narrative within the sequence Any sound noted diegetic and non-diegetic The Mise-en-scene Any notable elements in performance Editing choices
~ PS ACTIVITY 1 ~ 1. Research Todorov s Narrative theory and Propp s character theory Write approx. 250 words What links can you make to the text? What does Pan s do to break the theories? 2. Research into the Spanish Civil War and Francoism. Write approx. 250 words on the topic. What impact do these issues have on the film? How are the issues communicated in the film?
THE CLOSING SEQUENCE (01:44:00) KQ How does the closing sequence contradict genre form and why? KQ How does the cinematography present the ideologies of the film? Consider: How the sequence contradicts / fits genre form How the sequence ties up the narrative The Cinematography (camerawork and lighting) Any sound noted diegetic and non-diegetic The Mise-en-scene Any notable elements in performance Editing choices
~ PS ACTIVITY 2 ~ ASSIGNMENT 1. Analyse in detail either the opening or closing sequence, referring to M-e-S, Cinematography, sound, lighting, editing and performance. Write 1000 words Consider Meaning and response How messages and values are conveyed to the viewer
CINEMATOGRAPHY KQ What elements of cinematography are most effective and why? KQ What links / separates the real world to that of Ofelia s fantasy world and how? Consider: Creative use of cinematography Conveying messages and values Indication of an auteur approach and film aesthetic 1. 02:25 5:20 Intro to Ofelia 2. 05:21 06:53 Intro to Vidal 3. 29:34 36:20 - The Tree Task 4. 41:27 44:06 Ofelia goes to Labyrinth with key 5. 52:00 59:30 The Pale Man
~ PS ACTIVITY 3 ~ 1. Research into gender roles in the 40s. Write approx. 250 words How are these represented / contradicted in Pan s? 2. Research into The Labyrinth (1986), The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Alice in Wonderland (1951). Write approx. 250 words What thematic links are there to this film? What are the similarities / differences between the films protagonists? Does the era of the film s release have an impact?
MISE-EN-SCENE KQ How does cinematography impact on mise-en-sc ne - in particular through variation in depth of field, focus and framing? KQ How does the mise-en-scene contribute to character and narrative development? KQ - How do the principal elements of mise-en-sc ne generate connotations and suggest a range of interpretations? What are they? Consider: Creative use of cinematography Conveying messages and values Indication of an auteur approach and film aesthetic 1. 18:22 - CGI 2. 21:11 Make-up 3. 29:34 Editing 4. 32:25 Sound 5. 41:27 All - Ofelia goes to Labyrinth with key 6. 46:25 Sound 7. 1:00:30 Editing
~ PS ACTIVITY 4 ~ ASSIGNMENT 2 1. Choose one character to analyse in detail. Write 1000 words. Consider How the character communicated through cinematography? How is the character communicated through Mis-en-Scene? Use examples from the film that evidence your perspective of them and what they represent Look at your research from the last few lessons to help write the essay
MEANING AND RESPONSE KEY THEMES GENDER KQ How has casting affected the meaning within the film. If we were to change her age / gender, how would this affect the narrative and meaning within it / spectator s investment in the story KQ - How are traditional female characters usually presented, especially focusing on the time period KQ Does Ofelia represent a protagonist of the modern day? If so, how? Consider: How the film s characters conform to 1940 s gender stereotyping and how they contradict them The gender gap at the time and how this is represented in the film The creatures are portrayed as essentially genderless but they are presented as masculine through their word and actions
1. 06:09 - CARMEN 2. 40:54 3. 06:47 - OFELIA 4. 1:03:45 5. 39:25 -VIDAL 6. 1:03:00 7. 42: 28 THE FAUN 8. 50:00 9. 07:45 MERCEDES 10. 46:45 11. - DOCTOR 12. 53:30 THE PALE MAN
~ PS ACTIVITY 5 ~ 1. Research into the fairy tale as a genre. How does Pan s fit the genre? How does it differ? 1. Look at Joseph Campbell s theory of The Hero s Journey and make links where applicable to Ofelia s path in the film. Write approx. 250 words What similarities to Pan s can you draw from your research? How does your research into the other films fit?
AGE / CHILDHOOD KQ - How is this represented in the narrative / genre? KQ What importance does this theme have in communicating ideologies? KQ How does this theme act as a function of the narrative? Consider: What the Pale Man represents How do we draw comparisons to Nazi Germany and why? Youth is clearly at odds with the adult world perhaps fantasy is the only escape How this fits with Del Toro s other films 1. 37:30 The dinner party 2. 53:30 The Pale Man
~ PS ACTIVITY 6 ~ ASSIGNMENT 3 1. Research into Del Toro s other works. What signifies his works? What are his AUTEUR FINGERPRINTS? 2. Watch one of his other films and choose one sequence to analyse and compare to Pan s Best choices are Cronos (1993), The Devil s Back Bone (2001), Crimson Peak (2015) 3. Write a 1000 word comparative essay between a sequence in Pan s and one other Del Toro film
SOCIAL, HISTORICAL, CULTURAL & POLITICAL CONTEXT KQ How is the Spanish Civil War used as a backdrop to the narrative? KQ How is the real world narrative and that of Ofelia s imagination presented in contrast? KQ How does the film represent the views of the Spanish people of the time? Consider: The representation of the Church / Catholicism & the representation of the Priest God has already saved their souls. What happens to their bodies hardly matters to him. Social - Greed / poverty Historical Franco s regime and his actions leading to the Spanish Civil War Political Franco s Spain Fascism and the Resistance 1. 37:30 The dinner party 2. 53:30 The Pale Man 3. 29:34 Horsemen vs Ofelia / The tree task
~ PS ACTIVITY 7 ~ 1. Research the history and function of a fairy tale in society. 2. Amend the given essay using the exam criteria in order to improve it You should annotate the essay with improvements You should mark on it examples of the given criteria You should highlight in one colourWWWs You should highlight in another colour EBIs
DEATH / REBIRTH KQ What is the importance of this theme? KQ - How does it link to SCHP contexts? Consider: How this theme connoted in the film i.e. the recurring visuals of portals / openings How the main narrative of Ofelia s death and subsequent after life links to SHCP contexts What the purpose of the Fantasy world narrative is 1. **** Ofelia returns to the Fairy Kingdom 2. **** The Mandrake root is burnt 3. **** Ofelia s death
~ PS ACTIVITY 8 ~ ASSIGNMENT 4 1. Write a 1000 word essay - Explore how 2 examples of film form (Cinematography, Mis-en-scene, editing, performance or sound) create meaning in one chosen sequence. Consider Meaning and response How messages and values are conveyed to the viewer
CONVEYING MESSAGES AND VALUES KQ - How does the mise-en-scene represent the idea of Dictatorship and the topic of Francoism? KQ -What parallels can you draw between Nazism and the film? KQ -Why are these similarities obvious and how are they communicated, explicitly or implicitly? Consider: How performance can be indicative of an auteur approach (director or performer) How performance and choreography contributes to a film s overall vision The connotations of war and how this is a function of the narrative The connotations of character representation through the Mise-en-scene 1. 37:30 The dinner party 2. 53:30 The Pale Man 3. 1:10:34 Vidal tortures Pedro
GENRE KQ What are the key genres and how are they communicated? KQ What function does the fairy tale genre have on the narrative? KQ What impact do the genres have on the themes and values of the film? KQ Which characters are typically befitting to a fairy tale? How? Consider: The characters and can use images of archetypes to identify visual references - Alice in Wonderland, fairies, demons, etc. How the genre can function as a narrative tool How the mis-en-scene conveys genre Which genres make up this film
CONSOLODATION 1. Elements - In groups of five choose 1 micro feature each in a key sequence, then write a paragraph or two just on that feature to form a whole group essay 2. Using some stills, students to do an in depth analysis on each 3. In pairs, discuss the articles how do they conform to / reject your own ideas of the film? 4. Using the cameras, in groups of 5 students shoot a rough version of a sequence from a different perspective i.e. from a different character s perspective, to examine the cinematography in isolation
~ PS ACTIVITY 9 ~ ASSIGNMENT 5 1. Write 1500 word essay Explore how Cinematography, Mis-en-scene, editing, performance and sound create meaning in one chosen sequence. Consider: How the articles conform to / reject your own interpretation and ideas about the film How each sequence conveys the messages and values of the film through; Cinematography Mis-en-scene Editing Sound Meaning and response Context
