40 Questions
The scene where Vidal attacks the first of the hunters represents the ______________ of the fascist regime.
brutality
Mercedes is a more positive representation compared to ______________.
Carmen
The diegetic sound of the hunters crying in pain as they are beaten represents their ______________ in the political system.
inferiority
The fascist regime is willing to hurt anyone in order to enforce ______________ on the inhabitants of Spain.
fascism
Mercedes is able to support the rebels as she was 'invisible' to Vidal, which is a comment on how women are ______________ in patriarchal society.
excluded
Vidal's only concern is his ______________ to continue his patriarchy.
son
Ofelia resists ______________ and Vidal through her love of literature, fairy tales, and imagination.
fascism
The styling of the editing is ______ although a number of diegetic wipes are used.
conventional
The nighttime setting and dark lighting is used to represent the ______________ nature of the fascists.
cold
The fascists' ______ is in perfect condition which depicts the fascists' wealth.
uniform
The gun shot in the scene emphasizes the ______________ nature of the fascists.
brutal
The ______ represent the violent nature of the fascists.
guns
The non-diegetic music starts playing during the attack, representing the ______________ nature of the situation.
tense
Ofelia tells a story to her as yet unborn brother and the shot literally tracks into the ______.
womb
The clothes of the hunters are ______ in comparison to the fascists.
bland
The uniform also infers how the fascists are ______ and they like to show their wealth outwardly.
affluent
The fascists' obsession is with ______ and control over Spain.
uniformity
The people in Spain are trying to survive by just getting on with ______.
life
The editing is used to represent how this is a regular ______ in Fascist Spain.
occurrence
The cross-dissolves are used to and from ______.
black
The editing is used to represent how this is a regular ______ in Fascist Spain.
occurrence
The styling of the editing is ______ although a number of diegetic wipes are used or cross-dissolves to and from black.
conventional
The ______ represent the violent nature of the fascists.
guns
The clothes of the hunters are ______ in comparison to the fascists.
bland
The uniform also infers how the fascists are ______ and they like to show their wealth outwardly.
affluent
The fascists' obsession is with ______ and control over Spain.
uniformity
The people in Spain are trying to survive by just getting on with ______.
life
Ofelia tells a story to her as yet unborn brother and the shot literally tracks into the ______.
womb
The cross-dissolves are used to and from ______.
black
The nighttime setting and dark lighting is used to represent the ______ nature of the fascists.
brutal
The fascist regime is willing to hurt anyone in order to enforce ______ on the inhabitants of Spain.
fascism
Mercedes is a more positive representation compared to ______.
Carmen
The diegetic sound of the hunters crying in pain as they are beaten represents their ______ in the political system.
inferiority
Vidal's only concern is his ______ to continue his patriarchy.
son
Ofelia resists ______ and Vidal through her love of literature, fairy tales, and imagination.
fascism
The nighttime setting and dark lighting is used to represent the ______ nature of the fascists.
cold
The gun shot in the scene emphasizes the ______ nature of the fascists.
brutal
The non-diegetic music starts playing during the attack, representing the ______ nature of the situation.
tense
Mercedes is able to support the rebels as she was 'invisible' to Vidal, which is a comment on how women are ______ in patriarchal society.
excluded
The scene where Vidal attacks the first of the hunters represents the ______ of the fascist regime.
brutality
Study Notes
Editing Techniques
- Continuous shot used to represent regular occurrences in Fascist Spain
- Conventional editing style with diegetic wipes and cross-dissolves to and from black, blending real and fantasy worlds
- Example: tracking shot into the womb when Ofelia tells a story to her unborn brother
Props and Costumes
- Guns represent the violent nature of the fascists
- Clothes represent the difference in affluence between the fascists and the hunters
- Fascist uniforms (especially Vidal's) are in perfect condition, symbolizing their wealth and need for perfection
- Hunters' clothes are bland, conveying the juxtaposition of people trying to survive and the fascists' obsession with uniformity and control
- Uniforms also infer the fascists' pride in their wealth and achievements
Scene 2: Hunting Scene
- Political representation of fascism, critiquing the unnecessary brutality of the fascist regime
- Presents the power of Fascism: Vidal's willingness to prove a point to the officials and use brutality to enforce fascism
- Conveys the brutality of the fascist regime, showing no respect or mercy to the people of Spain
Representation in Gender: Mercedes
- Positive representation: caring, compassionate, resourceful, strong-willed
- Actively resists Vidal and the fascists, supporting the Rebels by smuggling supplies
- Representation changes throughout the film: from timid to empowered
- Demonstrated through changes in mise-en-scene, performance, and cinematography
Representation in Gender: Carmen
- Passive character, subject to her husband's wills
- Lacking agency and freedom, confined to a wheelchair and silenced at the banquet
- Her death during childbirth is unmourned by Vidal, representing extreme oppression in patriarchal society
Sound
- Diegetic sound of the hunters crying in pain represents their inferiority in the political system and fear of fascism
- Gun shot emphasizes the brutal nature of the fascists and their value of violence over dialogue
- Non-diegetic music represents the tense nature of the situation and the tense relationship between fascists and rebels
Camera
- Vidal is presented at a low angle, representing his power and control over the hunters
- Nighttime setting and dark lighting represent the cold nature of the fascists and mirror their dark actions
Editing Techniques
- Continuous shot used to represent regular occurrences in Fascist Spain
- Conventional editing style with diegetic wipes and cross-dissolves to and from black, blending real and fantasy worlds
- Example: tracking shot into the womb when Ofelia tells a story to her unborn brother
Props and Costumes
- Guns represent the violent nature of the fascists
- Clothes represent the difference in affluence between the fascists and the hunters
- Fascist uniforms (especially Vidal's) are in perfect condition, symbolizing their wealth and need for perfection
- Hunters' clothes are bland, conveying the juxtaposition of people trying to survive and the fascists' obsession with uniformity and control
- Uniforms also infer the fascists' pride in their wealth and achievements
Scene 2: Hunting Scene
- Political representation of fascism, critiquing the unnecessary brutality of the fascist regime
- Presents the power of Fascism: Vidal's willingness to prove a point to the officials and use brutality to enforce fascism
- Conveys the brutality of the fascist regime, showing no respect or mercy to the people of Spain
Representation in Gender: Mercedes
- Positive representation: caring, compassionate, resourceful, strong-willed
- Actively resists Vidal and the fascists, supporting the Rebels by smuggling supplies
- Representation changes throughout the film: from timid to empowered
- Demonstrated through changes in mise-en-scene, performance, and cinematography
Representation in Gender: Carmen
- Passive character, subject to her husband's wills
- Lacking agency and freedom, confined to a wheelchair and silenced at the banquet
- Her death during childbirth is unmourned by Vidal, representing extreme oppression in patriarchal society
Sound
- Diegetic sound of the hunters crying in pain represents their inferiority in the political system and fear of fascism
- Gun shot emphasizes the brutal nature of the fascists and their value of violence over dialogue
- Non-diegetic music represents the tense nature of the situation and the tense relationship between fascists and rebels
Camera
- Vidal is presented at a low angle, representing his power and control over the hunters
- Nighttime setting and dark lighting represent the cold nature of the fascists and mirror their dark actions
This quiz analyzes the editing techniques used in the film Pan's Labyrinth, including continuous shots, diegetic wipes, and cross-dissolves. It also explores the use of props and camera angles to convey themes and mood.
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