Genre Conventions

Social Realism "the kitchen sink drama" is representative of real life drama, with all it's difficulties. The stories and people are portrayed are everyday characters, usually from working class backgrounds. Typically films within the social realist canon are gritty, urban dramas about the struggle to survive on a daily basis. General conventions of the genre is the use of naturalistic lights. Also other conventions that defines social realism is the camerawork as most scenes include hand-held shots, the narrative of a social realist drama usually includes conflict either through large scale i.e. political conflict or on a smaller scale between individuals.

Adventure is a genre that is usually targeted for a younger audience. The conventions of this genre typically include a comedy element as this is popular amongst the younger generation. The characters in this genre are usually on a journey, to seek a thrill in life by searching for something or someone. Also this genre includes elements of fantasy / supernatural powers with the heavy reliance on special effects. The setting of this film is in a usually unfamiliar place to the spectator and the main character/s, like it's a fantasy world, a place with more dangers to overcome i.e. Narnia and Harry Potter.

Supernatural Thriller, this genre focuses on the horror and conflict that the main characters have to endure. The conventions of this genre include dark lighting, isolation, claustrophobia and lots of suspense. The story usually consist of a twists and sounds that achieve high tension amongst the audience.

By Önder Köyel