IDB genre and film history context Flashcards
1
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social realism
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work by various artists that aims to draw attention to the real socio-political conditions of the working class. By doing this it critiques the power structures behind these conditions
2
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verisimilitude
A
having the appearance of being true or real
3
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independent film
A
a film that is produced and distributed by independent companies and outside of the major studio system
4
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british cinema
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A film that focuses on aspects of British life and culture, as well as having a mostly British cast and being produced by a British company.
5
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niche
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a specialised segment of the market for a particular kind of product/ service
6
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arthouse film
A
a film that is intended to be a serious artistic work rather than a popular piece of entertainment
