Key Vocabulary List - Types of Films and Film-Related Words

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action /ˈæk.ʃən/

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A film with fighting, adventure, and exciting scenes. (Vietnamese: phim hành động) Example: “I love watching action films because they are full of excitement.”

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animation /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

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A film made with drawings or computer graphics. (Vietnamese: phim hoạt hình) Example: “Frozen is a very popular animation movie.”

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biopic /ˈbaɪ.oʊ.pɪk/

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A film about someone’s real life. (Vietnamese: phim tiểu sử) Example: “The Steve Jobs biopic shows his life and career.”

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documentary /ˌdɒk.jəˈmen.tər.i/

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A film that gives information about real events. (Vietnamese: phim tài liệu) Example: “We watched a documentary about wildlife in Africa.”

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fantasy /ˈfæn.tə.si/

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A film with magic, imaginary worlds, and unusual creatures. (Vietnamese: phim giả tưởng) Example: “Harry Potter is my favorite fantasy movie.”

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historical drama /hɪˈstɒr.ɪ.kəl ˈdrɑː.mə/

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A film about real historical events or people. (Vietnamese: phim chính kịch lịch sử) Example: “We studied history by watching a historical drama.”

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horror /ˈhɒr.ər/

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A scary film with monsters or ghosts. (Vietnamese: phim kinh dị) Example: “She doesn’t like horror films because they make her afraid.”

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musical /ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl/

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A film with lots of singing and dancing. (Vietnamese: phim ca nhạc) Example: “La La Land is a famous musical.”

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romantic comedy (rom-com) /rəʊˈmæn.tɪk ˈkɒm.ə.di/

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A love story with funny situations. (Vietnamese: phim hài lãng mạn) Example: “Notting Hill is my favorite romantic comedy.”

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thriller /ˈθrɪl.ər/

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A film full of suspense and excitement. (Vietnamese: phim giật gân) Example: “That thriller kept me on the edge of my seat.”