A2 Level Wordlist - Cinema and Theater

Here you will learn some English words about cinema and theater, such as "acting", "audience", and "role", prepared for A2 learners.

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A2 Level Wordlist
cinema [noun]

a building where films are shown

Ex: I saw the new superhero movie at the cinema .

a place that shows movies

Ex: The line for tickets at the movies was very long .
theater [noun]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

Ex: The theater downtown is putting on a Shakespeare production .
artist [noun]

a person who dances, sings, acts, etc. professionally

Ex: She trained for years to become a professional artist in the entertainment industry .
acting [noun]

the job or art of performing in movies, plays or TV series

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role [noun]

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

Ex: I auditioned for a small role in the school drama .
scene [noun]

a part of a movie, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type

Ex: The opening scene of the movie was shot in Paris .
screen [noun]

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

Ex: The screen in the theater allowed everyone to enjoy the film comfortably .

a role or part played by an actor, performer, voice actor, etc.

Ex: The actor playing the character of Hamlet received critical acclaim for his performance .
director [noun]

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

Ex: The director guided the actors through the scene .
hero [noun]

the main male character in a story, book, movie, etc., often known for his bravery and other great qualities

Ex: The hero of the movie was a courageous firefighter .
heroine [noun]

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

Ex: The heroine of the book is a young girl with special abilities .
cartoon [noun]

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

Ex: The cartoon is known for its colorful animation and funny characters .
comedy [noun]

a genre that emphasizes humor and often has a happy or lighthearted conclusion

Ex: The comedy genre has evolved significantly over the years .

a story about a crime, typically a murder, and a detective who tries to solve it

Ex: The detective story kept me guessing until the very end .
drama [noun]

a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

Ex: She got the leading role in the school drama .
fantasy [noun]

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

Ex: The fantasy film depicts a world where magic is an everyday occurrence .
horror [noun]

a kind of story, movie, etc. intended to scare people

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ending [noun]

the final part of a story, movie, etc.

Ex: The ending of the play was very dramatic .

a story of an adventure full of exciting experiences

Ex: She is writing an adventure story about pirates and sea monsters .

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

Ex: She is writing a science fiction story about time travel .

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

Ex: The documentary series on Netflix explores different aspects of science .

the American film industry, involving celebrities, its lifestyle, etc. as a whole

Ex: Many actors dream of working in Hollywood .
review [noun]

a report that is published in a newspaper or a magazine, in which someone gives an opinion of a play, movie, book, etc.

Ex: I checked online reviews before buying the new gadget .

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

Ex: His performance in the final scene was incredibly moving .
festival [noun]

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

Ex: The dance festival featured performances from around the world .
award [noun]

a prize or money given to a person for their great performance

Ex: The book won several literary awards last year .

someone who is known by a lot of people, especially in entertainment business

Ex: He became a celebrity after his book became a best-seller .

movies, television shows, etc. or an activity that is made for people to enjoy

Ex:
to act [verb]

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

Ex:
to film [verb]

to capture or record moving images, typically using a camera or video recording device

Ex: The team is filming the final episode of the television series .

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

Ex: The magician performed an incredible trick .