Film Genre Conventions
Films have general themes and conventions that define them as a certain genre, below are some examples of films and conventions
Genre
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Genre conventions, narrative and characters
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Genre conventions: Micro-elements (sound, mise-en scene etc)
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Film examples
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Action
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Chase scenes, explosions, villain and hero, conflict, fight scenes, masculine characters
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Guns, gadgets, iconic settings such as city areas and landmarks, score often used
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James Bond, Avengers Assemble
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Horror
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Jump scares, build up, gore, suspense, uncertainty, scary antagonist, usually less dialogue than other films
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Usually set in one location, remote places
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Silence of the Lambs, Alien
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Romance
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Young characters, lots of dialogue
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Nice looking locations. Relaxing soundtrack
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The Notebook,
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Comedy
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Light tone to the film, laughing, funny situations, crude humor
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Casual soundtracks usually not a score
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Pineapple Express, 21 Jump Street
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Adventure
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Masculine characters,
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Distant rural locations, discovery/finding something or someone, score often used
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Indiana Jones, Star Wars
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