film genres lecture prepared 11/16/08 by john m. grace, film worker and instructor d.a.t.a. charter...
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Film GenresFilm GenresLecture prepared 11/16/08
by John M. Grace,film worker and instructor
D.A.T.A. Charter High SchoolAlbuquerque, NM
© 2008, John M. GraceAll Rights Reservedfor use availability,
email [email protected]
Film GenresFilm GenresFilm genres are identifiable types, categories, classifications or groups of films that have similar techniques or conventions such as: content subject matter structures themes mood period plot settings
recurring icons stock characters narrative events situations motifs styles props stars
Film GenresFilm GenresPrimary film genres include the following:
Action Films Adventure Films Comedy Films Crime Films Dramas Epics
Horror Films Musicals Science Fiction War Films Westerns
Sub-genresSub-genresAre identifiable sub-classes within the larger film genre, with their own distinctive subject matter, style, formulas, and iconography.
Film GenresFilm GenresACTION:
Action films usually include high energy, big-budget physical stunts and chases, possibly with rescues, battles, fights, escapes, races against time and crises featuring non-stop motion, break-neck rhythm and pacing.
Action Sub-genresAction Sub-genres
spy espionage political thrillers martial arts films races against time
Action Sub-genresAction Sub-genres
spy espionage political thrillers martial arts films races against time
Action Sub-genresAction Sub-genres
spy espionage political thrillers martial arts films races against time
Action Sub-genresAction Sub-genres
spy espionage political thrillers martial arts films races against time
Action Sub-genresAction Sub-genres
spy espionage political thrillers martial arts films races against time
Film GenresFilm GenresADVENTURE:
Adventure films are exciting stories, with new experiences or exotic locales, very similar to or often paired with the Action film genre.
Adventure Sub-genresAdventure Sub-genres
swashbucklers serialized films historical epics expedition films treasure hunts disaster films strange mysteries
Adventure Sub-genresAdventure Sub-genres
swashbucklers serialized films historical epics expedition films treasure hunts disaster films strange mysteries
Adventure Sub-genresAdventure Sub-genres
swashbucklers serialized films historical epics expedition films treasure hunts disaster films strange mysteries
Adventure Sub-genresAdventure Sub-genres
swashbucklers serialized films historical epics expedition films treasure hunts disaster films strange mysteries
Adventure Sub-genresAdventure Sub-genres
swashbucklers serialized films historical epics expedition films treasure hunts disaster films strange mysteries
Adventure Sub-genresAdventure Sub-genres
swashbucklers serialized films historical epics expedition films treasure hunts disaster films strange mysteries
Adventure Sub-genresAdventure Sub-genres
swashbucklers serialized films historical epics expedition films treasure hunts disaster films strange mysteries
Film GenresFilm GenresCOMEDY:
Comedies are light-hearted plots deliberately designed to amuse and provoke laughter by exaggerating the situation, language, action, relationships and characters.
Comedy Sub-genresComedy Sub-genres
slapstick screwball spoofs parodies romantic comedies black comedy satirical comedy
Comedy Sub-genresComedy Sub-genres
slapstick screwball spoofs parodies romantic comedies black comedy satirical comedy
Comedy Sub-genresComedy Sub-genres
slapstick screwball spoofs parodies romantic comedies black comedy satirical comedy
Comedy Sub-genresComedy Sub-genres
slapstick screwball spoofs parodies romantic comedies black comedy satirical comedy
Comedy Sub-genresComedy Sub-genres
slapstick screwball spoofs parodies romantic comedies black comedy satirical comedy
Comedy Sub-genresComedy Sub-genres
slapstick screwball spoofs parodies romantic comedies black comedy satirical comedy
Comedy Sub-genresComedy Sub-genres
slapstick screwball spoofs parodies romantic comedies black comedy satirical comedy