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The concept of genre in films
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The concept of genre in films Why is the idea of genre in films important? Refer in detail to at least two films in your answer. Genre a French term with Latin roots for "type" or "category of narrative," when it is applied to film, it shows a group of linked or similar films. The purpose of genre is to identify what category each film belongs to, they are not closed, they are partly open systems which need to stay in the same order to survive, but genres can also change and innovate. Genre changes with the audiences' different needs and trends, so when people get bored with a particular genre they change it so the audience enjoy it more. Genres very clearly work in terms of film production, and marketing. Audiences find familiar genres very appealing. Genres then work through social concerns, producing new experiences for the audience and providing the...
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