Genre | Characteristics | Examples |
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Horror | Suspense, supernatural themes, iconic monsters | Psycho, The Conjuring, The Exorcist |
Comedy | Humor, lighthearted themes, happy endings | The Hangover, Bridesmaids, The Office |
Drama | Realistic storylines, emotional themes, character development | The Godfather, Citizen Kane, Schindler's List |
Action | Fast-paced, high-stakes adventures, physical feats | Mission Impossible, Die Hard, The Matrix |
Sci-Fi | Futuristic settings, advanced technology, imaginative themes | Star Wars, The Martian, Ex Machina |
Technique | Purpose | Examples |
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Depth of Field | Create a sense of depth | Citizen Kane, Rear Window, Vertigo |
Montage | Cut rapidly between shots | The Odessa Steps (Battleship Potemkin) |
Color Coding | Symbolize emotions or themes | The Shining, Taxi Driver, The Red Shoes |
Mood | Evoke an emotional state | Casablanca, The Godfather, Schindler's List |
Neorealism | Emphasize realism and authenticity | Bicycle Thieves, Roma, City of God |
Movement | Key Features | Notable Directors |
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French New Wave | Innovative storytelling, handheld cameras, natural lighting | François Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, Agnès Varda |
German Expressionism | Distorted sets, dramatic lighting, psychological themes | F.W. Murnau, Robert Wiene, Fritz Lang |
Italian Neorealism | Focus on social issues, everyday life, non-professional actors | Roberto Rossellini, Vittorio De Sica, Luchino Visconti |
Soviet Montage | Rapid editing, political themes, experimental techniques | Sergei Eisenstein, Dziga Vertov, Alexander Dovzhenko |
Dogme 95 | Strict rules for filmmaking, naturalism, hand-held cameras | Lars von Trier, Thomas Vinterberg, Anders Thomas Jensen |
Event | Date | Significance |
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First Motion Picture Screening | 1895 | Birth of cinema |
Birth of Hollywood | 1910s | Establishment of the American film industry |
Introduction of Sound | 1927 | Revolutionized filmmaking, created "talkies" |
Hollywood Golden Age | 1930s-1940s | Production of classic films, star system at its peak |
Decline of the Studio System | 1950s-1960s | Emergence of independent filmmaking, rise of European cinema |
Digital Revolution | 1990s-present | Transformation of film production, distribution, and consumption |
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