Global Film Flashcards
Who directed Pan’s Labyrinth?
Guillermo Del Toro
What year was Pan’s Labyrinth released?
2006
What are the features of Del Toro’s style?
‘Eye protein’ in production design
Yellow, blue and grey colour palettes
Religious symbolism
Night time/underground settings
Clockwork
What are the features of Del Toro’s content?
Choice separating protagonist and antagonist
Orphans
The power to see things others can’t
People are monsters, monsters are people
What are some of Del Toro’s influences?
Monster movies
Traditional fairy tales (Hans Christian Anderson, Alice in Wonderland)
Mythology, such as Cronus
Goya, the Spanish artist (Saturn devouring his son)
What happened in the Spanish Civil War?
A war between the Republicans (left wing) and the Nationalists (right wing) between 1936 and 1939
Spain was economically ravaged and recovered slowly, resulting in rationing
Who was General Franco?
A military dictator with support from Nazi Germany
What did General Franco do?
Outlawed other political parties
Established concentration camps
Used forced labour and executions as a means of political suppression
What was the role of women in post-war Spain?
Women were greatly suppressed
They were expected to fulfil their duty in traditional roles of housewives or mothers
They couldn’t become judges or professors
What happened after Franco’s death?
The King became his successor, leading to a freedom from censorship
Who directed Parasite?
Bong Joon-ho
What year was Parasite released?
2019
What are some features of Bong Joon-ho’s style?
Ensemble staging
Lateral tracking shots of action
Background vs foreground
Excessive rainfall
Tonal shifts
Dark humour
The actor Song Kang-ho
What are some recognisable themes in Bong Joon-ho’s work?
Murder
Class struggle
Family dynamics
Powerful women
Hybrid animals
Corruption
Rebellion
Out relationship with nature
What is ‘Cool Capitalism’?
The idea that capitalism is so engrained in us that we don’t question it’s ideas, accepting them as common sense
What is cultural hegemony?
A marxist idea that the dominant ruling class establish cultural norms. Anyone who falls outside of the ruling class aspires to achieve these standards
What is ‘Hell Joseon’?
A term used in South Korea to criticise government policies seen to contribute to youth unemployment, economic inequality and the inability to escape poverty despite hard work
What is neo-liberalism?
An attempt by politicians like Thatcher and Reagan to move back to capitalism, following a movement towards socialism post-WWII
How has colonialism impacted South Korea?
America occupied South Korea during the Korean war, so an admiration and influence of American culture still remains in the country today
Who was the cinematographer for Pan’s Labyrinth?
Guillermo Navarro
Who was the editor for Pan’s Labyrinth?
Bernat Vilaplana
Who are the lead actors in Pan’s Labyrinth?
Ophelia - Ivana Baquero
Vidal - Sergi Lopez
Mercedes - Maribel Verdi
Who was the composer for Pan’s Labyrinth?
Javier Navarette
Who was the cinematographer for Parasite?
Hong Kyung Pyo
