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Cine y Teatro - Géneros cinematográficos

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action film
[Sustantivo]

a film genre that has a lot of exciting events, and usually contains violence

película de acción, film de acción

película de acción, film de acción

Ex: She decided to host a movie night featuring action films from the 1980s and 1990s .
disaster film
[Sustantivo]

a genre of film that typically portrays a catastrophic event or situation, such as natural disasters or human-made crises, and the resulting impact on characters and society

película de desastre, film de catástrofe

película de desastre, film de catástrofe

Heroic Bloodshed
[Sustantivo]

a Hong Kong action film subgenre characterized by stylized gunfights, themes of brotherhood and honor, and a personal code of justice

Sangre heroica, Sangre de héroes

Sangre heroica, Sangre de héroes

martial arts film
[Sustantivo]

a genre of action films that feature extensive combat scenes, often highlighting the skills of the performers, and are typically associated with East Asian cinema

película de artes marciales, film de artes marciales

película de artes marciales, film de artes marciales

spy film
[Sustantivo]

a genre of cinema that often involves espionage, secret agents, and political plots, and typically features action, suspense, and espionage techniques such as gadgets and disguises

película de espionaje, film de espías

película de espionaje, film de espías

superhero film
[Sustantivo]

a film genre featuring a heroic protagonist with extraordinary abilities or powers, often in a comic book format, fighting a supervillain or a threat to humanity

película de superhéroes, film de superhéroes

película de superhéroes, film de superhéroes

war film
[Sustantivo]

a type of movie that shows stories about wars and the people involved, with a focus on action, drama, and the effects of war

película bélica, film de guerra

película bélica, film de guerra

pirate film
[Sustantivo]

a genre of movie that is mainly about pirates, their way of life, and their adventures

película de piratas, film de piratas

película de piratas, film de piratas

adventure film
[Sustantivo]

a movie genre where the characters go on an exciting and sometimes dangerous journey to different places

película de aventuras, film de aventura

película de aventuras, film de aventura

swashbuckler film
[Sustantivo]

a type of adventure film that typically features flashy sword fights, heroic characters, and romance, often set in historical periods or fictional worlds

película de aventureros, película de espadachines

película de aventureros, película de espadachines

samurai film
[Sustantivo]

a movie genre that features Japanese warriors known as samurai, often set in feudal Japan, and typically involves sword fights, honor codes, and themes of loyalty and sacrifice

película de samuráis, film de samuráis

película de samuráis, film de samuráis

animation
[Sustantivo]

a movie in which animated characters move

película de animación, dibujos animados

película de animación, dibujos animados

Ex: animation was full of bright colors and whimsical characters .
comedy film
[Sustantivo]

a film genre that aims to entertain and make audiences laugh, typically through humorous situations, exaggerated characters, witty dialogue, and clever plot twists

comedía, film de comedia

comedía, film de comedia

action comedy
[Sustantivo]

a movie genre that combines elements of both action and comedy, typically featuring fast-paced action scenes and humorous moments to create an entertaining and often lighthearted film

comedia de acción, película de acción y comedia

comedia de acción, película de acción y comedia

buddy comedy
[Sustantivo]

a type of comedy film that centers around the humorous interactions and adventures of two unlikely friends or partners, often with contrasting personalities or backgrounds

comedia de amigos, comedia de pareja

comedia de amigos, comedia de pareja

black comedy
[Sustantivo]

a genre of comedy that uses topics and situations that are usually considered taboo or tragic, such as death, disease, war, and crime, to create humor

comedia negra, humor negro

comedia negra, humor negro

mockumentary
[Sustantivo]

a fictional film or television show presented in a documentary style, often using satire and humor to comment on real-life events or social issues

documental ficticio, falsocumental

documental ficticio, falsocumental

parody film
[Sustantivo]

a comedic work that intentionally imitates and exaggerates the style, tone, and content of another film or genre, often for the purpose of satire or ridicule

película de parodia, film de parodia

película de parodia, film de parodia

romantic comedy
[Sustantivo]

a genre of movie that depicts the comic events resulting in the development of a romantic relationship

comedia romántica

comedia romántica

screwball comedy
[Sustantivo]

a type of romantic comedy characterized by fast-paced humor, witty dialogue, and unconventional romantic relationships involving eccentric characters

comedia absurda, comedia chiflada

comedia absurda, comedia chiflada

slapstick film
[Sustantivo]

a type of comedy that relies on physical humor and exaggerated, often violent, actions and movements, typically with little to no dialogue, to create comedic effect

película de slapstick, comedias de humor físico

película de slapstick, comedias de humor físico

docudrama
[Sustantivo]

a movie or television show based on real events, but not accurate in all the details

docudrama

docudrama

legal drama
[Sustantivo]

a genre of television, film, or literature that focuses on legal cases and the courtroom, often involving lawyers, judges, and the legal system

drama legal, drama judicial

drama legal, drama judicial

medical drama
[Sustantivo]

a genre of television, film, or literature that focuses on medical cases and the lives of healthcare professionals, often involving intense situations and medical emergencies

drama médico, serie médica

drama médico, serie médica

melodrama
[Sustantivo]

a dramatic genre characterized by exaggerated emotions, intense conflicts, etc., often trying to create strong emotional reactions in the audience

melodrama

melodrama

political drama
[Sustantivo]

a genre of television, film, or literature that focuses on political conflicts and the workings of government, often involving power struggles, scandals, and controversies

drama político, drama de política

drama político, drama de política

a play or motion picture that mainly focuses on the psychological condition of the characters rather than the events

suspenso psicológico, thriller psicológico

suspenso psicológico, thriller psicológico

teen drama
[Sustantivo]

a genre of television, film, or literature that focuses on the lives and experiences of teenagers, often exploring themes related to adolescence, such as identity, relationships, and coming of age

drama juvenil, drama adolescente

drama juvenil, drama adolescente

fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a type of story, movie, etc. based on imagination, often involving magic and adventure

fantasía

fantasía

historical film
[Sustantivo]

a genre of cinema that depicts past events and people, often with an emphasis on historical accuracy, costumes, and settings

película histórica, film histórico

película histórica, film histórico

biographical film
[Sustantivo]

a genre of cinema that depicts the life story of a real person or group of people, often with a focus on their achievements, struggles, and personal relationships

película biográfica, biopic

película biográfica, biopic

historical drama
[Sustantivo]

a genre of storytelling that depicts historical events and people in a dramatic style, often with a focus on authenticity and accuracy, and can be found in film, television, or theater

drama histórico, obra histórica

drama histórico, obra histórica

horror film
[Sustantivo]

a film genre that has a lot of unnatural or frightening events intending to scare people

película de terror, film de terror

película de terror, film de terror

slasher
[Sustantivo]

a horror movie in which characters are brutalized and murdered by an unknown person

película de miedo

película de miedo

splatter film
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of horror cinema that focuses on excessive graphic violence and gore, often depicting the spraying or splattering of blood and bodily fluids

película de salpicaduras, película gore

película de salpicaduras, película gore

zombie film
[Sustantivo]

a genre of horror cinema that typically features undead creatures who rise from the dead and hunger for human flesh

película de zombis, film de zombis

película de zombis, film de zombis

musical
[Sustantivo]

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

musical

musical

epic
[Sustantivo]

a long movie full of adventure that could be about a historical event

película épica, epopeya

película épica, epopeya

film noir
[Sustantivo]

a type of movie involving crime including shadowy footage and dark background music that depicted cynical characters caught in dangerous situations

cine negro, film noir

cine negro, film noir

neo-noir
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of film noir with a contemporary setting, complex characters, and elements of other genres, while still featuring a dark and pessimistic tone

neo-noir, neooscuro

neo-noir, neooscuro

tech-noir
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of science fiction and crime films that blends film noir and cyberpunk elements, with a focus on advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and dystopian futures

tecnoir, tecnocine noir

tecnoir, tecnocine noir

romance
[Sustantivo]

a novel or movie about love

romance

romance

historical romance
[Sustantivo]

a genre of television, cinema, or literature that typically features a love story set in a historical period, often with a focus on the social customs, clothing, and architecture of the time

romance histórico, novela histórica de amor

romance histórico, novela histórica de amor

paranormal romance
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of romance films that often features supernatural creatures, such as vampires, werewolves, or ghosts, as the love interest or as a key element of the story

romance paranormal, romance sobrenatural

romance paranormal, romance sobrenatural

romantic fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of fantasy films that typically combines elements of romance and fantasy, often featuring a love story between human characters and mythical creatures or set in a magical world

fantasía romántica, romance fantástico

fantasía romántica, romance fantástico

romantic thriller
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of thriller films that typically combines elements of romance and suspense, often featuring a love story between the main characters amidst a dangerous or thrilling plot

thriller romántico, suspenso romántico

thriller romántico, suspenso romántico

science fiction
[Sustantivo]

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

ciencia ficción

ciencia ficción

dystopian film
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of science fiction that often portrays a bleak and oppressive future society, with themes of totalitarianism, environmental disaster, or other societal collapse

película distópica, film distópico

película distópica, film distópico

a subgenre of science fiction that often depicts a world after a catastrophic event, such as a nuclear war, pandemic, or environmental disaster

película post-apocalíptica, filme post-apocalíptico

película post-apocalíptica, filme post-apocalíptico

a subgenre of sci-fi that focuses on military themes, including futuristic warfare and interstellar travel

ciencia ficción militar, ficción científica militar

ciencia ficción militar, ficción científica militar

steampunk film
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of science fiction or fantasy that typically features steam-powered machinery, Victorian-era fashion and design, and alternate histories or retro futuristic worlds

película steampunk, film steampunk

película steampunk, film steampunk

utopian film
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of science fiction or speculative fiction that often depicts an idealized society or world that is free from conflict, inequality, or other societal problems

película utópica, film utópico

película utópica, film utópico

thriller
[Sustantivo]

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

thriller

thriller

a subgenre of thriller that often explores the inner workings of the human mind, with a focus on psychological suspense, manipulation, and paranoia, rather than physical action or violence

thriller psicológico, suspenso psicológico

thriller psicológico, suspenso psicológico

mystery
[Sustantivo]

a movie, novel, or play in which a crime takes place, especially a murder, and the story starts unraveling as it goes on

novela de misterio, película de misterio

novela de misterio, película de misterio

techno-thriller
[Sustantivo]

a thriller subgenre that focuses on technology and often features computer systems, hacking, and high-tech elements as key plot points, with the threat of technological disaster or misuse being central to the story

tecnothriller, thriller tecnológico

tecnothriller, thriller tecnológico

Western
[Sustantivo]

a movie or book that usually involves the lives and adventures of cowboys and settlers in American West

wéstern, película del Oeste, novela del Oeste

wéstern, película del Oeste, novela del Oeste

epic Western
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of the western film that features a larger-than-life story and typically spans a significant period, often including historical events or figures, with a grand scale and cinematic style

épico western, western épico

épico western, western épico

a film that subverts or reimagines traditional western tropes and themes, often presenting a more nuanced and critical portrayal of the American West and its history

western revisionista, western renegado

western revisionista, western renegado

spaghetti Western
[Sustantivo]

a western movie that is produced in Italy with a low budget

spaghetti western

spaghetti western

road film
[Sustantivo]

a genre of film in which the main characters embark on a journey or a road trip

película de carretera, film de viaje

película de carretera, film de viaje

gangster film
[Sustantivo]

a genre of film that centers around criminal organizations or individuals, often with a focus on organized crime in the United States during the Prohibition era

película de gánsteres, film de gánsteres

película de gánsteres, film de gánsteres

erotic film
[Sustantivo]

a type of movie that has a strong focus on sexual themes and content

película erótica, film erótico

película erótica, film erótico

crime film
[Sustantivo]

a genre of film that focuses on criminal activity, either from the perspective of the criminals or law enforcement officers trying to solve the crime

película de crimen, película policiaca

película de crimen, película policiaca

documentary
[Sustantivo]

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

documental

documental

docufiction
[Sustantivo]

a genre of filmmaking that blends elements of documentary and fiction film, using real people or events but often fictionalizing certain aspects of the story for dramatic effect

docuficción, ficción documental

docuficción, ficción documental

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