Pan's Labyrinth = Closing Sequence

Question 1

Cinematography =

Answer 1

• Shaky camera work which shows he is slowly falling due to the drugs which forces the audience to feel disorientated
• Tracking camera of Ofelia to signify her importance
• Low angle shot of the rebel group standing over the captain which shows them as the superior force with moral superiority
• The low angle shot of the Faun is done to show the intimidation
• The lighting in the palace is golden to signify the royalty and Ofelia’s peace
• There is darker lighting in the real world

Question 2

Mise en Scene =

Answer 2

• Ofelia wears white to show her innocence which is stained by blood, it reflects how innocent the children are destroyed in the real world
• She wears bright red clothes which appears royalty and red shoes which links to Del Toro’s fairy-tale links, (Dorothy)
• Vidal is covered in blood to represent the lives he has ruined
• The baby is wearing white to reflect his innocence and how he has not been corrupted yet
• The palace is seen to have high thrones and regal architecture

Question 2

Sound =

Answer 2

• Ticking of the watch and the baby crying, close sonic perspective of things of importance.
• Fantastical chorus sounds which mark the transition between the real world and entering the underworld as they enter the labyrinth
• The music is tense as Vidal chases Ofelia which is parallel to the scene
• The faun growls as he speaks which is a patronizing voice
• The lullaby is being played on the strings slowly as Ofelia is being hunted down
• Narration at the end of the scene which shows a close up shot of her ribbon

Question 3

Performance =

Question 4

Editing =