Cinema e Teatro - Generi cinematografici

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

film d'azione

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 di catastrofi

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

Sangue eroico

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

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

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

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

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

film di pirati

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

film d'avventura

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

film d'avventura

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 samurai

a movie in which animated characters move

animazione

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

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

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 buddy

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

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

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

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

commedia romantica

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

commedia folle

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

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

docudrama

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

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

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

melodramma

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

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

dramma psicologico

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

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

fantasia

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

film storico

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

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

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

horror

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

precedenti

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

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

film di zombie

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

musicale

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

film epico

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

genere noir

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

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

a novel or movie about love

racconto

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

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

romanzo paranormale

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

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

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

fantascienza

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

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

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

fantascienza militare

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

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

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

romanzo

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

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

mistero

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

tecno-thriller

a movie or book that usually involves the lives and adventures of cowboys in western US

film western

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

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

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

spaghetti western

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

film on the road

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

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

film erotico

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

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

documentario

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