film

Meanings

• noun

  A cinematographic work, especially one intended for commercial release.

• noun

  A thin transparent layer, used to cover or protect a surface.

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Synonyms

movie

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with film
helm , helm's deep , helmless

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Variants

List of all variants of film that leads to same result
film , filmless , films , filmable , filmed , filming , film badge , film badges , film noir , film noirs , films noir , films noirs , roll film , roll films , thin film , thin films , cling film , on film , portmanteau , portmanteau film

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'film' originated from the Old French word 'fil' which means 'thread'. In the context of cinema, it refers to the thin strip of plastic or celluloid material coated with light-sensitive emulsion on which moving images are recorded.

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Trivia

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1. The first commercially successful film was 'The Great Train Robbery' directed by Edwin S. Porter in 1903.

2. The longest film ever made is 'Sleep' by C. Avila and J. R.j Sanjines, which runs for 57 hours and 15 minutes.

3. The term 'blockbuster' was first used to describe the financial success of the 1912 silent film 'The Birth of a Nation'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cinematography: The art and technique of capturing moving images on film or digitally.

2. Motion picture: A series of still images that, when shown in rapid sequence, create the illusion of motion.

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Culture

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Film has been an integral part of popular culture since its inception in the late 19th century. It has influenced literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. Movies have been used to tell stories, convey messages, and entertain audiences across the world.

How to Memorize "film"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long roll of plastic or celluloid material with images recorded on it.
   - Visualize a movie projector projecting images from a film onto a screen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'film' with the cinema and movies.
   - Think of a camera recording images on a film.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the F-I-L-M acronym: F for Frame, I for Image, L for Light, M for Movie.

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