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

film d'azione

film d'azione

Ex: She decided to host a movie night featuring classic action films from the 1980s and 1990s .Ha deciso di organizzare una serata cinema con **film d'azione** classici degli anni '80 e '90.
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disaster film
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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

film catastrofico, cinema catastrofico

film catastrofico, cinema catastrofico

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

Spargimento di Sangue Eroico, Sparatoria Eroica

Spargimento di Sangue Eroico, Sparatoria Eroica

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martial arts film
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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

film di arti marziali, cinema di arti marziali

film di arti marziali, cinema di arti marziali

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spy film
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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

film di spionaggio, spy movie

film di spionaggio, spy movie

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superhero film
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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

film di supereroi, cinema di supereroi

film di supereroi, cinema di supereroi

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

film di guerra

film di guerra

Ex: She prefers war films with historical accuracy rather than fictionalized accounts .Lei preferisce i **film di guerra** con accuratezza storica piuttosto che resoconti romanzati.
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pirate film
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a genre of movie that is mainly about pirates, their way of life, and their adventures

film di pirati, cinema sui pirati

film di pirati, cinema sui pirati

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

film d'avventura, pellicola avventurosa

film d'avventura, pellicola avventurosa

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

film di cappa e spada, film di avventura con spadaccini

film di cappa e spada, film di avventura con spadaccini

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samurai film
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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

film di samurai, cinema di samurai

film di samurai, cinema di samurai

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animation
[sostantivo]

a movie in which animated characters move

animazione

animazione

Ex: The animation was full of bright colors and whimsical characters .**L'animazione** era piena di colori vivaci e personaggi stravaganti.
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comedy film
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a film genre that aims to entertain and make audiences laugh, typically through humorous situations, exaggerated characters, witty dialogue, and clever plot twists

film comico, commedia cinematografica

film comico, commedia cinematografica

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action comedy
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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

commedia d'azione, film d'azione e commedia

commedia d'azione, film d'azione e commedia

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buddy comedy
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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

commedia di amici,  commedia di compagni

commedia di amici, commedia di compagni

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black comedy
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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

commedia nera, umorismo nero

commedia nera, umorismo nero

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mockumentary
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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

mockumentary, falso documentario

mockumentary, falso documentario

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parody film
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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

film parodico, parodia cinematografica

film parodico, parodia cinematografica

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

commedia romantica

commedia romantica

Ex: His favorite movie is a romcom about two people who fall in love despite their differences.Il suo film preferito è una **commedia romantica** su due persone che si innamorano nonostante le loro differenze.
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screwball comedy
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a type of romantic comedy characterized by fast-paced humor, witty dialogue, and unconventional romantic relationships involving eccentric characters

commedia screwball, commedia eccentric

commedia screwball, commedia eccentric

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slapstick film
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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

film slapstick, commedia fisica

film slapstick, commedia fisica

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

docudrama

docudrama

Ex: She enjoys watching crime documentary dramas based on real cases.Le piace guardare **docudrammi** criminali basati su casi reali.
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legal drama
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a genre of television, film, or literature that focuses on legal cases and the courtroom, often involving lawyers, judges, and the legal system

dramma legale, serie giudiziaria

dramma legale, serie giudiziaria

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medical drama
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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

dramma medico, serie medica

dramma medico, serie medica

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melodrama
[sostantivo]

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

melodramma

melodramma

Ex: The reality TV show thrived on melodrama, constantly stirring up conflict and featuring highly emotional confrontations between cast members .Il reality show è prosperato sul **melodramma**, suscitando costantemente conflitti e presentando confronti altamente emotivi tra i membri del cast.
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political drama
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a genre of television, film, or literature that focuses on political conflicts and the workings of government, often involving power struggles, scandals, and controversies

dramma politico, serie politica

dramma politico, serie politica

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

dramma psicologico

dramma psicologico

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teen drama
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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

dramma adolescenziale, serie per teenager

dramma adolescenziale, serie per teenager

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fantasy
[sostantivo]

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

fantasia

fantasia

Ex: He has a collection of fantasy books , each set in a different magical universe .Ha una collezione di libri **fantastici**, ognuno ambientato in un universo magico diverso.
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historical film
[sostantivo]

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

film storico, cinema storico

film storico, cinema storico

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biographical film
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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

film biografico, biopic

film biografico, biopic

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historical drama
[sostantivo]

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

dramma storico, film storico

dramma storico, film storico

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horror film
[sostantivo]

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

horror

horror

Ex: The horror film was so intense that many audience members screamed and jumped in their seats during the scary scenes .Il **film horror** era così intenso che molti spettatori hanno urlato e saltato sui loro sedili durante le scene spaventose.
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slasher
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a horror movie in which characters are brutalized and murdered by an unknown person

precedenti

precedenti

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

film splatter, cinema gore

film splatter, cinema gore

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

film di zombi, film di morti viventi

film di zombi, film di morti viventi

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musical
[sostantivo]

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

musicale

musicale

Ex: I was captivated by the emotional depth of the musical, as it beautifully conveyed the characters' struggles and triumphs through powerful performances.Sono stato catturato dalla profondità emotiva del **musical**, poiché ha trasmesso splendidamente le lotte e i trionfi dei personaggi attraverso performance potenti.
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epic
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a long movie full of adventure that could be about a historical event

film epico

film epico

Ex: He spent years researching and writing his epic, painstakingly crafting each chapter to evoke the spirit of a bygone era.Ha passato anni a ricercare e scrivere il suo **epico**, elaborando meticolosamente ogni capitolo per evocare lo spirito di un'epoca passata.
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film noir
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a type of movie involving crime including shadowy footage and dark background music that depicted cynical characters caught in dangerous situations

genere noir

genere noir

Ex: Many classic film noir movies feature hard-boiled detectives , femme fatales , and intricate plots filled with suspense and intrigue .Molti classici del **film noir** presentano detective duri, femme fatali e trame intricate piene di suspense e intrighi.
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neo-noir
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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, film neo-noir

neo-noir, film neo-noir

Ex: Neo-noir storytelling explores themes of crime , corruption , and existentialism , reflecting the complexities of modern society while retaining the atmospheric allure of classic film noir .La narrazione **neo-noir** esplora temi di crimine, corruzione ed esistenzialismo, riflettendo le complessità della società moderna mantenendo il fascino atmosferico del classico film noir.
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tech-noir
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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

tech-noir, film tech-noir

tech-noir, film tech-noir

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romance
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a novel or movie about love

racconto

racconto

Ex: The bookstore had an entire section dedicated to romance novels, catering to readers of all tastes and preferences.La libreria aveva un'intera sezione dedicata ai **romanzi rosa**, soddisfacendo i gusti e le preferenze di tutti i lettori.
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historical romance
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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

romanzo storico, romance storico

romanzo storico, romance storico

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paranormal romance
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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 paranormale, amore paranormale

romance paranormale, amore paranormale

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romantic fantasy
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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

fantasia romantica, fantasy romantico

fantasia romantica, fantasy romantico

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romantic thriller
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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 romantico, giallo romantico

thriller romantico, giallo romantico

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

fantascienza

fantascienza

Ex: The science fiction film was filled with advanced technology and alien life .Il film di **fantascienza** era pieno di tecnologia avanzata e vita aliena.
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dystopian film
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a subgenre of science fiction that often portrays a bleak and oppressive future society, with themes of totalitarianism, environmental disaster, or other societal collapse

film distopico, cinema distopico

film distopico, cinema distopico

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

film post-apocalittico

film post-apocalittico

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

fantascienza militare, fiction militare di fantascienza

fantascienza militare, fiction militare di fantascienza

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steampunk film
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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

film steampunk, cinema steampunk

film steampunk, cinema steampunk

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utopian film
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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

film utopico, cinema utopico

film utopico, cinema utopico

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

romanzo

romanzo

Ex: They recommended a thriller for the next movie night .Hanno raccomandato un **thriller** per la prossima serata cinematografica.
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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 psicologico, suspense psicologico

thriller psicologico, suspense psicologico

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

mistero

mistero

Ex: She enjoys reading mystery novels with clever plot twists.Lei ama leggere romanzi **gialli** con colpi di scena intelligenti.
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techno-thriller
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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

techno-thriller, thriller tecnologico

techno-thriller, thriller tecnologico

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Western
[sostantivo]

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

film western

film western

Ex: Modern Westerns often blend traditional elements with contemporary themes, creating a unique twist on the genre.I **western** moderni spesso mescolano elementi tradizionali con temi contemporanei, creando una svolta unica nel genere.
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epic Western
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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

western epico, western grandioso

western epico, western grandioso

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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 sovversivo

western revisionista, western sovversivo

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

spaghetti western

spaghetti western

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

film di strada, road movie

film di strada, road movie

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gangster film
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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

film gangster, film sulla mafia

film gangster, film sulla mafia

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

film erotico

film erotico

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crime film
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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

film criminale, film poliziesco

film criminale, film poliziesco

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

documentario

documentario

Ex: The wildlife documentary showcased the beauty of nature .Il **documentario** sulla fauna selvatica ha mostrato la bellezza della natura.
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docufiction
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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

docufiction, documentario-fiction

docufiction, documentario-fiction

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