18 Questions
The _______________ angle presents Vidal as more powerful than the hunters.
low
The diegetic sound of the hunters crying in pain represents their _______________ in the political system.
inferiority
The non diegetic music starts playing during the _______________.
attack
The nighttime setting and dark lighting is used to represent the _______________ nature of the fascists.
cold
The diegetic wipes are used to forge a link between the _______________ and the fantasy world.
real
The gun shot emphasizes the _______________ nature of the fascists.
brutal
Ofelia tells a story to her as yet unborn brother in a _______________ up.
close
The fascist leaders imposed _______________ on their subjects to get them to oblige to their rules.
fear
The shot literally tracks into the _______________ where Ofelia tells a story.
womb
The editing is conventional although a number of ______ wipes are used or cross-dissolves to and from black.
diegetic
The diegetic sound of the hunters crying in pain as they are beaten/watching the other hunter getting killed represents their ______ to defend themselves against the regime.
lack
The ______ sound also represents the fear of fascism in Spain which conveys that the fascist leaders imposed fear on their subjects.
diegetic
The gun shot ______ the brutal nature of the fascists and depicts that they value violence and murder over trying to sort a situation out by talking.
emphasises
The non diegetic music starts playing during the ______ scene, represents the tense nature of the situation.
attack
Vidal is presented at a ______ angle which represents that he is more powerful than the hunters.
low
The nighttime setting and ______ lighting is used to represent the cold nature of the fascists and mirrors the dark actions they commit.
dark
Ofelia tells a story to her as yet unborn brother in a ______ up.
close
The fascist leaders imposed ______ on their subjects to get them to oblige to their rules.
fear
Study Notes
Editing
- A continuous shot is used to convey the regularity of occurrences in Fascist Spain
- Diegetic wipes and cross-dissolves are used to link the real and fantasy worlds
- An example of this is when Ofelia's storytelling tracks into the womb, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy
Sound
- Diegetic sound of the hunters crying in pain represents their inferiority and powerlessness in the political system
- The sound also conveys the fear of fascism in Spain, imposed by the fascist leaders to control their subjects
- Gunshots emphasize the brutal nature of the fascists, who value violence and murder over peaceful resolution
- Non-diegetic music during the attack creates a tense atmosphere, reflecting the tense relationship between fascists and rebels
Camera
- Vidal is presented at a low angle, symbolizing his power and control over the hunters
- The nighttime setting and dark lighting represent the cold, dark nature of the fascists and their actions
- The dark lighting also mirrors the dark actions committed by the fascists, such as killing the hunters
Editing
- A continuous shot is used to convey the regularity of occurrences in Fascist Spain
- Diegetic wipes and cross-dissolves are used to link the real and fantasy worlds
- An example of this is when Ofelia's storytelling tracks into the womb, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy
Sound
- Diegetic sound of the hunters crying in pain represents their inferiority and powerlessness in the political system
- The sound also conveys the fear of fascism in Spain, imposed by the fascist leaders to control their subjects
- Gunshots emphasize the brutal nature of the fascists, who value violence and murder over peaceful resolution
- Non-diegetic music during the attack creates a tense atmosphere, reflecting the tense relationship between fascists and rebels
Camera
- Vidal is presented at a low angle, symbolizing his power and control over the hunters
- The nighttime setting and dark lighting represent the cold, dark nature of the fascists and their actions
- The dark lighting also mirrors the dark actions committed by the fascists, such as killing the hunters
This quiz explores the cinematographic and sound techniques used in Pan's Labyrinth, a film set in Fascist Spain. It analyzes the use of continuous shots, diegetic wipes, and sound effects to convey themes of powerlessness and fear.
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