Studying Pan's Labyrinth
1st Edition
Published on 13. July 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-906733-30-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Liverpool University Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
10 s/w Abbildungen
10 b&w
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-906733-30-8 (9781906733308)
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Person
Tanya Jones is an experienced teacher of film and media studies and a senior examiner for a major examination board in the U.K. She is the author of a number of best-selling film and media studies textbooks.