By Kiana Jones
I was invited by Dr. Megan O’Neil to watch the film, Pan’s Labyrinth. O’Neil is a new addition to the Language cohort of LLP.
In the movie, a young girl moves to
Germany with her pregnant mother to her stepfather Vidal’s battle station. He
is an evil man who is captain of a troop. She witnesses many cruel acts done by
her stepfather and this treatment draws her to Pan's Labyrinth.
There she meets a mythical creature who
instructs her to perform many dangerous tasks to help her get home. Pan's Labyrinth was filmed in Spain and
directed by Guillermo del Toro. The main actors in the film are Ivana Baquero,
who plays Ofelia, Maribel Verdu who plays Mercedes, Sergi Lopez who plays
Vidal, and Ariadna Gil who plays Carmen.
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| Dr. Megan O’Neil |
Pan's
Labyrinth received many awards
such as the Academy Award for Best Production, Academy Award for Best
Cinematography, Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyles, Goya Award for
Best New Actress, Ariel Award for Best Actress, Ariel Award for Best Picture,
BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design.
I liked the film because it gave a clear
depiction about what the culture was like in Spanish-speaking countries in the
1940s. For example, women and children were always told “speak when spoken to”
or “they are meant to be seen not heard.” In a male dominant society, it is
obvious that Ofelia and her mother are seen as inferior and they are only
relevant due to the fact Vidal is about to have a newborn baby.
O’Neil says the film provides unique
insights into culture, language and history. “It gives people great historical
context and helps you get in touch with your adventurous side,” she said. I highly recommend this film to anyone who is
interested in international and/or fantasy films.
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