Types of Films Flashcards
Define Feature Film
film 60 min or more
Define Film Movement
A group of films sharing style or subjects that come from the same area over a set period of time that goes against the main film style of the same time
Define Genres
Films that share qualities to be considered similar
Genres: Gangster
Come from zero then end w/everything (illegal aspects)
Genres: Western
traditional
- set west of the Mississippi
- always a threat to civilization
- always reestablishment of law and order
Genres: Western
Revisionist
Same as traditional, but is told from a different perspective
Genres: Western
Spaghetti
- inexpensive
2. filmed in Italy
Genres: Film Noir
- Darker films
- usually black and white
- lots of double-crossing characters
Genres: Musical
Gives info through music
Genres: Horror
Scary
Genres: Sci-fi
Marvel, etc
Some extra genres
comedies, drama, romance, action, adventure
Around the world Genres:
French New Wave
puts realistic characters in unrealistic situations
Around the world Genres:
Italian neo-realistic
Post world war 2 like french
no happy endings
Around the world Genres:
Cinema Vertie
Paris
Documentary style capture events as they occur
Around the world Genres:
Euro Independence Cinema
Germany
got rid of a lot of violence, added more sex
Around the world Genres:
Bollywood
No displays of affection only hinted
Filled with music (Indie)
Around the world Genres:
HongKong Cinema
Material Arts
Actors do own stunts
Around the world Genres:
Denmark
Dogma 95
Great character development
