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Slow cinema
Genre of art cinema
Slow cinema (sometimes called contemplative cinema) is a genre of art cinema characterised by a style that is minimalist and observational, with frequent use of long takes, emphasis on extended duration, and sparse narrative elements. Films in this style frequently use minimal dialogue and may employ nonprofessional actors.
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Slow cinema (sometimes called contemplative cinema) is a genre of art cinema characterised by a style that is minimalist and observational, with frequent use of long takes, emphasis on extended duration, and sparse narrative elements. Films in this style frequently use minimal dialogue and may employ nonprofessional actors. The term first came into use among cinephile communities during the 21st century, although early examples of the style date back to the postwar era.
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