Film Studies
Close up on Film: Pan's Labyrinth
An all-levels film studies workshop examining Pan’s Labyrinth through an interrupted screening, close reading and collaborative discussion.
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About this course
The workshop uses selected scenes and the film as a whole for detailed close analysis. Screening pauses provide opportunities to examine visual and thematic choices, discuss production history, interpret particular moments and consider the film’s wider impact. Discussion is shaped by participants’ questions and observations, with expert guidance helping to connect individual sequences to the film’s overall construction, meaning and reception.
What you'll learn
- Analyse individual scenes and sequences as elements of the film’s construction.
- Identify creative choices that shape the film’s emotional and thematic effects.
- Discuss the film’s production history and cultural impact.
- Evaluate the film’s overall effect, legacy and reputation.
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for film students, casual cinephiles and people interested in Pan’s Labyrinth. No prior technical knowledge is required. Participants are expected to take part in collaborative discussion, and watching the film at least once beforehand is recommended.
- Suitable for learners without prior technical film knowledge.
- Recommended for people who have already watched Pan’s Labyrinth at least once.
- Involves frequent discussion driven by participants’ questions and interpretations.
Before you go
- No core course texts or additional course costs are specified.
- A notepad may be useful for taking notes during the screening.