Studying Pan's Labyrinth

by Tanya Jones

Pan's Labyrinth (2006) is a film of extraordinary technical achievement and intense emotional impact, garnering acclaim from both critics and audiences alike. Such a rich cinematic text demands close scrutiny and comprehensive study. This volume guides the reader through a detailed analysis of the film, concentrating on the generation of meaning for the viewer. The book maps technical choices and how they capture human experience and political conflict. It also details the processes of production, distribution, and exhibition. Specific examples from a range of film texts enable a vivid grasp of technical vocabulary, therefore providing readers with the tools to analyze other films as well.

86 pages, Paperback

First published May 10, 2010

Reviews

[Adele Emami]

also saw the movie, a great one...

[Stephen Wong]

A concise guide to the film's various production elements, its diegesis and exposition of cinematic choices.

[Zsofi]

I think this was a comprehensive study of the film, great to accompany any analysis of Guillermo del Torro's 2006 work.