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Fantasy

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In this genre, stories are set in fictional universes and involve magical elements and mythical creatures. Example Film: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

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Documentary

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This genre aims to document reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education, or maintaining a historical record. Example Film: Bowling for Columbine

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Historical

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Focuses on historical events, often depicting a particular period meticulously and with attention to detail. Example Film: Braveheart

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Comedy

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A genre that focuses on humor and tends to have light-hearted stories designed to amuse. Example Film: Superbad

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Thriller

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A genre that uses suspense, tension, and excitement as the main elements. Example Film: Se7en

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Musical

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Features songs sung by the characters that are interwoven into the narrative, often with choreographed dance sequences. Example Film: La La Land

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Mystery

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Focuses on the efforts of a detective or other individual to solve a crime or complex situation. Example Film: Knives Out

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Animation

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Films created by photographing a series of drawings, models, or even computer-generated images to give the illusion of movement. Example Film: Toy Story

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Romantic Comedy

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A subgenre combining humor with a focus on romantic relationships. Example Film: Crazy Rich Asians

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Adventure

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Centers on an epic journey or quest, often involving a search for treasure or other goals in exotic locales. Example Film: Raiders of the Lost Ark

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Action

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A genre characterized by emphasis on exciting physical activities, often with chases, fights, and explosions. Example Film: Die Hard

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Science Fiction

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Known as Sci-Fi, this genre typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology. Example Film: Blade Runner

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Biographical

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Tells the life story of a real person, focusing on the various stages of their life and significant events. Example Film: Gandhi

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Crime

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A genre that focuses on the planning, execution, and aftermath of a crime, often from the perspective of the criminals or law enforcement. Example Film: The Godfather

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War

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Centers on stories about warfare, typically focusing on battles, prisoners of war, military training, or life during wartime. Example Film: Saving Private Ryan

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Western

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Typically set in the American Old West and characterized by frontier justice, cowboys, and standoffs. Example Film: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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Drama

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This genre deals with emotional human relationships, often with realistic characters facing emotionally charged conflicts. Example Film: The Shawshank Redemption

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Film Noir

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Characterized by a dark, cynical attitude, and classic crime and detective elements, often in a stylish urban setting. Example Film: Double Indemnity

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Horror

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This genre aims to create a sense of fear, dread, or horror in the audience, often featuring supernatural elements. Example Film: The Exorcist

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Superhero

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Features characters with superhuman abilities or powers that use them to combat crime or evil forces. Example Film: The Dark Knight

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