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- 1ACTIONIn this genre, physical action takes precedence in the storytelling. The narrative will often have continuous motion, including physical stunts, chases, fights, battles, and races. The story usually revolves around a protagonist that has a goal, but is facing incredible odds to obtain it, such as the antagonist.
Example:
Die Hard - A New York cop gives terrorists a dose of their own medicine as they hold hostages in an LA office building. - 2ADVENTUREThis genre revolves around the conquests and explorations of a protagonist. The purpose of the conquest can be to retrieve a person or treasure, but often the main focus is simply the pursuit of the unknown. These films generally take place in exotic locations and play on historical myths. Often, the protagonist must overcome puzzles in order to achieve the end goal.
Example:
Pirates of the Caribbean - A meek blacksmith joins forces with a free-spirited pirate and his cursed ship to rescue his love, the governor’s daughter.
- 3ROMANCEIn this genre, the plot revolves around the love between two protagonists. This genre usually has a theme that explores an issue within love, including: love at first sight, forbidden love, love triangles etc... Whether the end is happy or tragic, this genre aims to evoke strong emotions in the audience.
Example:
Pride and Prejudice - Two stubborn lovers keep crossing paths until one day, they finally admit they are in love.
- 4MYSTERY / SUSPENSE / THRILLERThis genre centers on a person of authority, usually a detective, that is trying to solve a mysterious crime. The main protagonist uses clues, investigation, and logic. The biggest element in these films is a sense of 'Who did It?' suspense and unusual plot twists.
Example:
Blue Velvet - A young man begins a relationship with a psychotic man and his girlfriend.
- 5HORRORThis genre aims to create a sense of fear, panic, alarm, and dread for the audience. These narratives are often unsettling and rely on scaring the audience through a portrayal of their worst fears and nightmares.
Example:
Frankenstein - A university student discovers that he is able to bring a man back to life. The monster torments him until the day he dies.
- 6COMEDYThis genre uses humor as a driving force. The aim is to illicit laughter from the audience through entertaining stories and characters.
Example:
Groundhog Day - A grumpy weatherman finds himself living the same day over and over again.
- 7FANTASYThis genre incorporates imaginative and fantastic themes. These themes usually involve magic, supernatural events, or fantasy worlds. Unlike science fiction, this genre does not need to be rooted in fact. This element allows the audience to be transported into a new and unique world. Often, these films center on an ordinary hero in an extraordinary situation.
Example:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - After discovering his true identity as a wizard, Harry Potter takes on adventures at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
- 8SCIENCE-FICTIONThis genre incorporates hypothetical, science-based themes into the plot. Often, this genre incorporates futuristic elements and technologies to explore social, political, and philosophical issues.
Example:
The Matrix - A computer programmer finds himself in a rebellion against the machines controlling the human race.
- 9DRAMAThis genre relies on the emotional and relational development of realistic characters. Themes are taken from intense, real life issues. Whether heroes or heroines are facing a conflict from the outside or a conflict within themselves, this genre tells an honest story of human struggles.
Example:
The Shawshank Redemption - A former banker convicted of murdering his wife develops a lifelong friendship with a fellow prisoner, and ultimately tries to defy the odds by keeping hope alive inside prison walls.
- 10BIOGRAPHICALThis genre aims to tell the true story of a person's life. Often, the protagonist is a celebrity or prominent public figure.
Example:
Legend - This film portrays the lives of Ronnie and Reggie Kray, famous East-end gangsters of 1960's.
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- GCSE English Fichas sobre Genres, creado por Katie Knight el 10/09/2017.
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- Creado por erinbarber · 4 ene 2015
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