Fiction Genre Film

A Fiction Genre Film is a film genre that is a narrative fiction (which tells imaginary stories through cinematic means, often following established genre conventions and patterns).

• Context:
  • It can (typically) employ Genre Conventions and Narrative Patterns to tell stories.
  • It can (typically) use Character Development and Plot Structure to engage audiences.
  • It can (often) blend multiple Genre Elements to create unique narratives.
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  • It can range from being a Commercial Genre Film to being an Art House Genre Film, depending on target audience.
  • It can range from being a Pure Genre Film to being a Hybrid Genre Film, depending on genre mixing.
  • It can range from being a Classical Genre Film to being a Revisionist Genre Film, depending on convention approach.
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  • It can incorporate Genre-Specific Visual Styles and Thematic Elements.
  • It can follow established Genre Formulas or subvert them.
  • It can reflect Cultural Values and Social Norms of its time.
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• Example(s):
  • Drama Genre Films, such as:
    • "The Godfather" (1972), a classic crime drama following family and power dynamics.
    • "Schindler's List" (1993), a historical drama depicting real events through fictional narrative.
  • Action Genre Films, such as:
    • "Die Hard" (1988), establishing modern action film conventions.
    • "Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015), reimagining post-apocalyptic action cinema.
  • Science Fiction Genre Films, such as:
    • "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968), exploring philosophical themes through sci-fi.
    • "Inception" (2010), blending sci-fi concepts with heist genre elements.
  • Horror Genre Films, such as:
    • "The Exorcist" (1973), defining supernatural horror conventions.
    • "Get Out" (2017), mixing horror with social commentary.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Documentary Films, which present factual information and real events.
  • Experimental Films, which may not follow narrative conventions.
  • News Reels, which document actual historical events.
  • Educational Films, which primarily aim to inform rather than tell stories.
• See: Film Genre, Genre Theory, Narrative Structure, Story Arc, Character Arc, Genre Convention, Genre Mixing, Film Style, Film Movement.

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References

2024

• (Perplexity, 2024) ⇒ Film genres analysis
  • Film Genres are characterized by:
    • Specific Conventions and Iconography
    • Familiar Character Types and Narrative Patterns
    • Distinct Settings and Visual Styles
    • Recognizable Themes and Emotional Responses
  • Super Genres include:
    • Action Film
    • Crime Film
    • Fantasy Film
    • Horror Film
    • Romance Film
    • Science Fiction Film
    • Slice of Life Film
    • Sports Film
    • Thriller Film
    • War Film
    • Western Film
  • Citations:

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_genre
[2] https://www.wfcn.co/ccp/article/genre-film
[3] https://helpfulprofessor.com/genre-conventions/
[4] https://fiveable.me/lists/film-genre-conventions
[5] https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/genre-conventions-definition/
[6] https://www.bbcmaestro.com/blog/film-genre-guide
[7] https://blog.kinolime.com/articles/mni7mwj0tyfbuux1f1hrho2xw7ztf5
[8] https://fiveable.me/key-terms/storytelling-for-film-and-television/genre-conventions

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