Pan's Labyrinth scene analysis
The scene opens with Ofelia in low-key lighting opening a book. The mise-en-scéne is simple but appears mystical. The cool tone of the lighting creates a chill . We next see a shot reverse shot that reveals the content of the book, followed by narration. The diegetic sound creates a spiritualistic aura and mimics a storybook. We see the usage of jump-cuts of Ofelia drawing the chalk door. The bright white contrasts with the mise-en-scéne (e.g Set/costume are cold-toned) and shows the contrast between the fantasy and reality during the Spanish Civil War. Once the camera shows the perspective of Ofelia from inside, there is a light. This shows the warmth of this fantasy in contrast to the cold 1940s. This is combined with the camera zooming (reveals room), the scene uses a cross dissolve to show the set. This contrasts with how during the 1940s Spain didn't have a monarch. The red lighting shining on the setting and mise-en-scéne creates a sense of danger - possibly foreshado