Genre

Genre

What is meant by the term genre?

The term genre defies categories in which literature and other forms are based upon; this can be applied for music and film. Genres are formed based on conventions and generics of a film or and can change over time with the introduction of new genres and the discontinuation of others.

Give one example of a film genre and list the typical codes and conventions of that particular genre:

Comedy:

· Stars that are linked with that genre in other films, e.g. Seth Rogen.

· Up beat music

· Props

· Certain lifestyle choices

· Language

· Character types

Pick an example of a film that you have seen recently, name the genre and describe the typical codes and conventions used in that film.

Caligula, my son: “Caligula”

Typical generics of an Adult Drama History:

· References to real life events

· Anticipation

· Scenes of a sexual nature

· Course language

· Violence