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Bioscoop en Theater - Filmgenres

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met filmgenres zoals "melodrama", "romance" en "musical".

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action film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

actiefilm, avonturenfilm

actiefilm, avonturenfilm

Ex: She decided to host a movie night featuring classic action films from the 1980s and 1990s .Ze besloot een filmavond te organiseren met klassieke **actiefilms** uit de jaren 80 en 90.
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disaster film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

rampenfilm, catastrofefilm

rampenfilm, catastrofefilm

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Heroic Bloodshed
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

Heroïsch Bloedvergieten, Heroïsch Schietgevecht

Heroïsch Bloedvergieten, Heroïsch Schietgevecht

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martial arts film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

martial arts film, vechtkunstfilm

martial arts film, vechtkunstfilm

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spy film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

spionagefilm, spionfilm

spionagefilm, spionfilm

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superhero film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

superheldenfilm, superheldencinema

superheldenfilm, superheldencinema

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war film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

oorlogsfilm, oorlogskino

oorlogsfilm, oorlogskino

Ex: She prefers war films with historical accuracy rather than fictionalized accounts .Zij geeft de voorkeur aan **oorlogsfilms** met historische nauwkeurigheid in plaats van gefictionaliseerde verslagen.
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pirate film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

piraatfilm, film over piraten

piraatfilm, film over piraten

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adventure film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

avonturenfilm, avonturenmovie

avonturenfilm, avonturenmovie

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swashbuckler film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

mantel-en-degenfilm, avonturenfilm met zwaardgevechten

mantel-en-degenfilm, avonturenfilm met zwaardgevechten

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samurai film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

samuraifilm, samuraicinema

samuraifilm, samuraicinema

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animation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a movie in which animated characters move

animatie

animatie

Ex: The animation was full of bright colors and whimsical characters .De **animatie** zat vol met heldere kleuren en eigenzinnige karakters.
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comedy film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

komische film, komediefilm

komische film, komediefilm

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action comedy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

actiekomedie, actie- en komediefilm

actiekomedie, actie- en komediefilm

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buddy comedy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

vriendenkomedie,  maatjeskomedie

vriendenkomedie, maatjeskomedie

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black comedy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zwarte komedie, zwarte humor

zwarte komedie, zwarte humor

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mockumentary
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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, nepdocumentaire

mockumentary, nepdocumentaire

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parody film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

parodiefilm, filmparodie

parodiefilm, filmparodie

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romantic comedy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

romantische komedie, rom-com

romantische komedie, rom-com

Ex: His favorite movie is a romcom about two people who fall in love despite their differences.Zijn favoriete film is een **romantische komedie** over twee mensen die verliefd worden ondanks hun verschillen.
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screwball comedy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

schroefbal komedie, excentrieke komedie

schroefbal komedie, excentrieke komedie

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slapstick film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

slapstickfilm, fysieke komedie

slapstickfilm, fysieke komedie

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docudrama
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

docudrama, documentaire drama

docudrama, documentaire drama

Ex: She enjoys watching crime documentary dramas based on real cases.Ze geniet van het kijken naar criminele **docudrama's** gebaseerd op echte gevallen.
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legal drama
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

juridisch drama, rechtbankdrama

juridisch drama, rechtbankdrama

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medical drama
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

medisch drama, medische serie

medisch drama, medische serie

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melodrama
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

melodrama, overdreven drama

melodrama, overdreven drama

Ex: The reality TV show thrived on melodrama, constantly stirring up conflict and featuring highly emotional confrontations between cast members .De reality-tv-show bloeide op **melodrama**, waarbij constant conflicten werden aangewakkerd en zeer emotionele confrontaties tussen castleden werden getoond.
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political drama
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

politiek drama, politieke serie

politiek drama, politieke serie

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psychological drama
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

psychologisch drama

psychologisch drama

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teen drama
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

tienerdrama, jeugdserie

tienerdrama, jeugdserie

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fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

fantasie, fantastiek

fantasie, fantastiek

Ex: He has a collection of fantasy books , each set in a different magical universe .Hij heeft een verzameling **fantasie**boeken, elk gesitueerd in een ander magisch universum.
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historical film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

historische film, historische cinema

historische film, historische cinema

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biographical film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

biografische film, biopic

biografische film, biopic

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historical drama
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

historisch drama, historische film

historisch drama, historische film

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horror film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

horrorfilm

horrorfilm

Ex: The horror film was so intense that many audience members screamed and jumped in their seats during the scary scenes .De **horrorfilm** was zo intens dat veel toeschouwers schreeuwden en opsprongen in hun stoelen tijdens de enge scènes.
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slasher
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

horrorfilm, slasher

horrorfilm, slasher

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splatter film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

splatterfilm, gorefilm

splatterfilm, gorefilm

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zombie film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zombiefilm, film over de ondoden

zombiefilm, film over de ondoden

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musical
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

musical

musical

Ex: I was captivated by the emotional depth of the musical, as it beautifully conveyed the characters' struggles and triumphs through powerful performances.Ik was gefascineerd door de emotionele diepte van de **musical**, omdat het op een prachtige manier de strijd en overwinningen van de personages overbracht door krachtige optredens.
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epic
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

epos, epische film

epos, epische film

Ex: He spent years researching and writing his epic, painstakingly crafting each chapter to evoke the spirit of a bygone era.Hij besteedde jaren aan het onderzoeken en schrijven van zijn **epos**, waarbij hij elk hoofdstuk zorgvuldig uitwerkte om de geest van een vervlogen tijdperk op te roepen.
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film noir
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

film noir, zwarte film

film noir, zwarte film

Ex: Many classic film noir movies feature hard-boiled detectives , femme fatales , and intricate plots filled with suspense and intrigue .Veel klassieke **film noir**-films bevatten hardvochtige detectives, femme fatales en ingewikkelde verhaallijnen vol spanning en intrige.
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neo-noir
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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, neo-noir film

neo-noir, neo-noir film

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 .**Neo-noir**-vertellingen onderzoeken thema's als misdaad, corruptie en existentialisme, waarbij ze de complexiteiten van de moderne samenleving weerspiegelen terwijl ze de atmosferische aantrekkingskracht van klassieke film noir behouden.
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tech-noir
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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, tech-noirfilm

tech-noir, tech-noirfilm

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romance
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a novel or movie about love

liefdesroman, liefdesverhaal

liefdesroman, liefdesverhaal

Ex: The bookstore had an entire section dedicated to romance novels, catering to readers of all tastes and preferences.De boekhandel had een hele sectie gewijd aan **romantische romans**, die aansloot bij de smaak en voorkeuren van alle lezers.
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historical romance
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

historische roman, historische liefdesroman

historische roman, historische liefdesroman

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paranormal romance
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

paranormale romantiek, bovennatuurlijke liefde

paranormale romantiek, bovennatuurlijke liefde

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romantic fantasy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

romantische fantasie, liefdesfantasie

romantische fantasie, liefdesfantasie

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romantic thriller
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

romantische thriller, liefdes-thriller

romantische thriller, liefdes-thriller

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science fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

sciencefiction, SF

sciencefiction, SF

Ex: The science fiction film was filled with advanced technology and alien life .De **sciencefiction**-film zat vol geavanceerde technologie en buitenaards leven.
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dystopian film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

dystopische film, dystopische cinema

dystopische film, dystopische cinema

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post-apocalyptic film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

post-apocalyptische film

post-apocalyptische film

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military science fiction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

militaire sciencefiction, sciencefiction militaire

militaire sciencefiction, sciencefiction militaire

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steampunk film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

steampunkfilm, steampunkcinema

steampunkfilm, steampunkcinema

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utopian film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

utopische film, utopische cinema

utopische film, utopische cinema

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thriller
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

thriller, spannende film

thriller, spannende film

Ex: They recommended a thriller for the next movie night .Ze bevalen een **thriller** aan voor de volgende filmavond.
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psychological thriller
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

psychologische thriller, psychologische suspensefilm

psychologische thriller, psychologische suspensefilm

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mystery
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

mysterie, raadsel

mysterie, raadsel

Ex: She enjoys reading mystery novels with clever plot twists.Ze geniet van het lezen van **misdaad**romans met slimme plotwendingen.
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techno-thriller
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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, technologische thriller

techno-thriller, technologische thriller

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Western
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

western

western

Ex: Modern Westerns often blend traditional elements with contemporary themes, creating a unique twist on the genre.Moderne **westerns** mengen vaak traditionele elementen met hedendaagse thema's, wat een unieke draai aan het genre geeft.
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epic Western
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

epische western, grandioze western

epische western, grandioze western

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revisionist Western
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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

revisionistische western, subversieve western

revisionistische western, subversieve western

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spaghetti Western
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

spaghettiwestern, Italiaanse western

spaghettiwestern, Italiaanse western

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road film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

wegfilm, roadmovie

wegfilm, roadmovie

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gangster film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gangsterfilm, maffiafilm

gangsterfilm, maffiafilm

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erotic film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

erotische film

erotische film

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crime film
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

misdaadfilm, politiefilm

misdaadfilm, politiefilm

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documentary
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

documentaire, docufilm

documentaire, docufilm

Ex: The wildlife documentary showcased the beauty of nature .De **documentaire** over wilde dieren toonde de schoonheid van de natuur.
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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

docufictie, documentaire fictie

docufictie, documentaire fictie

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