Pan's Labyrinth - Context Analysis / Meaning

**This pack contains a 31 slide PowerPoint addressing a contextual reading of the film. A 14 page student booklet is also included. **

This lesson covers:

**Aesthetics - magical realism, Phantasmagoria, The Grotesque in Del Toro’s work

Aesthetics of PL **- Blue/Black for the real world vs. Orange/red for the fantasy world.

Discussion of how aesthetic choices drive meaning in the film.

Consideration of past exam question (students will work towards answering this question as they go through this lesson with you)

Magical Realism - define and explore.
Magical Realism - a vehicle for exploring the horrors of the 20th century.
Dr. Tom Shippey article re: magical realism and fascism in the 20th century.

Film Analysis

Each scene is explored in DETAIL with the students. There are detailed notes provided (these can be given to students, used by teachers to inform their own reading, or ignored in favour of a student lead approach)

1 - intro to the film
2 - Intro to Ofelia
3 - The Captain
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Using Disturbing Art to reflect a disturbed world **

Discussion of 'disturbing art’

Introduction to Goya and his Black Paintings
Study of Saturn Devouring his Son - primary aesthetic inspiration for the Pale Man

**Analysis:
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4 - the Dinner scene
5 - the Pale Man - links to fascism, the catholic church, symbolism of the Pale Man as the Captain.

Assessment included.