Hybrid Genre
My group will be making a hybrid film that blends multiple genres. While the opening scene may not introduce all the genres mentioned, we have a clear vision for how they would evolve throughout the film. To fully grasp the purpose behind creating a hybrid film, I watched the video below. A notable quote from the video is, "Hybrid films and their flexibility opens doors to narratives that would otherwise struggle within the confines of a single genre, making cinema more accessible and inclusive."
My group considered different genres to see what combination would make the most sense for our film.
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| Still from Don't Worry Darling, 2022 |
The key component of a mystery film is the mystery itself. This mystery is usually a murder, theft, or disappearance. Mystery films often use non-linear storytelling and foreshadowing to enhance the plot. Mystery films also commonly show multiple perspectives to help the audience feel more immersed in the story. Close-ups are common in mystery films as they show body language and other symbolic elements. In Don't Worry Darling, the audience watches Alice (Florence Pugh) notice odd things about her seemingly perfect suburban life and her husband's behavior. Throughout the movie, there is a significant use of foreshadowing and close-ups to emphasize key details and build tension.
The romance genre is a type of storytelling that focuses on love and romantic relationships between characters. While the genre often features happy endings, it can also include elements of heartbreak and tragedy. Similar to dramas, romance films also heavily rely on character development. Romance films typically include music to enhance the plot. Over-the-shoulder shots are commonly used in romance films to create a sense of closeness between the characters and allows the audience to feel connected to the characters. The Perfect Date is centered around the idea of online dating demonstrating themes of digital relationships and online personas. Online dating is an idea my group has for our film, but unlike The Perfect Date, where online dating works to their benefit, our film would tackle the dangers of online dating.
2. Drama
Drama is considered a broad genre because it explores complex human experiences, such as relationships, personal struggles, and moral dilemmas, which can cover almost any subject matter or setting. Unlike genres that are defined by specific themes or narrative structures, dramas are adaptable to many different kind of stories. Dramas typically have an emotional tone as they often tackle serious issues such as mental health and addiction. They almost always depict realistic situations dealing with themes of love, loss, friendship, family, or social issues. All the Bright Places follows Finch (Justice Smith) and Violet (Elle Fanning) on their mental health journeys. This film demonstrates strong character development, a key element commonly seen in dramas.
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| Still from All the Bright Places, 2020 |
Drama is considered a broad genre because it explores complex human experiences, such as relationships, personal struggles, and moral dilemmas, which can cover almost any subject matter or setting. Unlike genres that are defined by specific themes or narrative structures, dramas are adaptable to many different kind of stories. Dramas typically have an emotional tone as they often tackle serious issues such as mental health and addiction. They almost always depict realistic situations dealing with themes of love, loss, friendship, family, or social issues. All the Bright Places follows Finch (Justice Smith) and Violet (Elle Fanning) on their mental health journeys. This film demonstrates strong character development, a key element commonly seen in dramas.
3. Romance
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| Still from The Perfect Date, 2019 |
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