Das Buch Headway - Obere Mittelstufe - Einheit 3

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

Buch

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

Film, Aufnahme

to play or perform a role in a play, movie, etc.

spielen

the seats that are located near the stage in a theater

Parkett, Loge

a movie or TV program based on true stories giving facts about a particular person or event

Dokumentarfilm

a room in a clothing store where people can try on items of clothing before buying them

Umkleidekabine, Ankleidezimmer

featuring a prominent or leading role, especially in a film, play, or production

in der Hauptrolle, mit

the part or character that an actor plays in a movie or play

Rolle

a thing that achieves great widespread popularity or financial success, particularly a movie, book, or other product

Blockbuster, Riesenhit

a performance, typically in the context of theater, music, or other artistic events

Programm, Aufführung

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

Dramatiker, Theaterautor

the story of the life of a person, written by the same person

Autobiografie

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

Handlung, Plot

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

Kritiker(in)

a session of practice in which performers prepare themselves for a public performance of a concert, play, etc.

Probe

any theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story

Musical

a selection from different parts of a movie, TV series, games, etc. shown before they become available to the public

Trailer, Vorschau

a movie in which animated characters move

Animation, Animationsfilm

a story, play, movie, etc. about a mystery or murder that the audience cannot solve until the end

Kriminalroman, Mordgeschichte

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

Aufführung

the plot of a movie, play, novel, etc.

Handlung, Erzählung

a person in charge of a movie or play who gives instructions to the actors and staff

Regisseur(in)

a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on

Skript, Drehbuch

a musical or dramatic performance that takes place in daytime, especially in the afternoon

Matinee, Tagesvorstellung

a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

Fortsetzung

a short break between different parts of a theatrical or musical performance

Intervall

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

Hardcover, Buch im Hardcover

a situation where all seats, spaces, or accommodations are completely occupied, with no availability left

voller Saal, ausverkauft

one of the main sections of a book, with a particular number and title

Kapitel

the part of a theater that is out of the audience's sight where performers can change their clothes

Hinterbühne, Backstage

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

Romanautor, Romanschriftsteller

the large, white surface on which movies or pictures are projected

Leinwand

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

Märchen, Fe fairy-tale

a movie, novel, etc. with an exciting plot that deals with crime

Thriller, Spannungsroman

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

Taschenbuch, Buch mit weichem Einband

a dangerous and difficult action that shows great skill and is done to entertain people, typically as part of a movie

Stunt

a model of a human figure used for display or practice

Dummie, Modell

(of a person or thing) having been left alone or abandoned by others

verlassen, einsam

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

festhalten, ergreifen

the ability to face difficult or challenging situations with determination and resolve

Mut, Tapferkeit

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

Klatsch, Gerüchte

to warn someone of a possible danger, problem, or situation that requires their attention

warnen, benachrichtigen

a bright, focused light produced by a lamp, formerly used in theaters and other performance venues for stage lighting

Scheinwerferlicht, Strahllicht

to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

abnutzen, verblassen

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

Mut, Tapferkeit