Thrillers are a genre of film that focuses on creating a sense of suspense, tension, and excitement in the audience. They often involve elements of danger, mystery, and intrigue.

Film noir is a genre of film that typically involves crime, mystery, and moral ambiguity. It often features dark and gritty visuals, complex characters, and a pessimistic tone.

Horror is a genre of film that aims to evoke feelings of fear, dread, and unease in the audience. It often involves elements of the supernatural, paranormal, and macabre.

The French New Wave was a movement in French cinema that emerged in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It was characterized by its rejection of traditional filmmaking conventions and its focus on realism, personal expression, and experimentation.

Historical films are a genre of film that depicts past events, real or fictional, and often involve large-scale battles, political intrigue, and historical figures.

Spaghetti Westerns are a subgenre of the Western genre that originated in Italy in the 1960s. They are known for their distinctive style, which includes exaggerated violence, operatic music, and close-up shots.

Dramas are a genre of film that focus on the exploration of human emotions, relationships, and personal struggles. They often deal with serious themes and issues, and aim to evoke a strong emotional response from the audience.

Mockumentaries are a genre of film that parodies the style and conventions of documentaries. They often use humor and satire to poke fun at real-life events or issues.

Surrealism is a genre of film that explores the subconscious mind and dreams. It often features bizarre and illogical imagery, symbolism, and a dreamlike atmosphere.

Neo-Noir is a subgenre of the film noir genre that emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It is characterized by its revival of the classic film noir style and themes, often with a contemporary twist.

Social Realism is a genre of film that focuses on the exploration of social issues and political themes. It often depicts the lives of ordinary people in a realistic and unsentimental manner.

Slasher films are a subgenre of the horror genre that typically involve a serial killer who stalks and murders a group of people, often in a gruesome and graphic manner.

Science Fiction is a genre of film that explores alternative realities, hypothetical scenarios, and the impact of scientific advancements on society and human life.

The New Hollywood movement was a period of change and innovation in the American film industry in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was characterized by a rejection of traditional studio filmmaking practices and a focus on more personal and independent filmmaking.

Art House films are a genre of film that focuses on the exploration of the human condition through allegory, symbolism, and unconventional storytelling techniques.