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C1 Vocab The Movies
https://langeek.co/en/vocab/subcategory/950/word-list
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| reel | a circular item around which film, wire, etc. is wound |
| closeup | a detailed and tightly framed photograph or film shot of a subject at close range |
| projector | a device used for making images or videos appear on a screen, wall, or other flat surfaces |
| feature film | a full-length movie that has a story |
| spotlight | a lamp that produces a very strong beam of light that can be cast on someone or something, particularly a person on stage |
| floodlight | a large lamp that produces a powerful beam of light used for lighting areas such as sports grounds or the outside of buildings |
| foyer | a large space at the entrance of a hotel or theater where people can wait or meet |
| epic | a long movie or book full of adventure that could be about a historical event |
| adaptation | a movie, TV program, etc. that is based on a book or play |
| backdrop | a piece of painted cloth that is hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery |
| interpretation | a representation that an actor or a performer gives of an artistic or musical piece that shows their understanding and feeling toward it |
| Broadway | a well-known street in New York City where many theaters are located, which is considered the center of theater industry in the US |
| lead | an actor who plays the main role in a play or movie |
| frame | one of a series of photographs forming a movie or video |
| theatrical | related or belonging to the theater or acting |
| art director | someone who is in charge of the artistic features, such as props and costumes of a movie or play |
| moviegoer | someone who, on a regular basis, goes to the cinema |
| dresser | someone whose job is to help an actor get dressed for a play or is in charge of their costumes |
| Bollywood | the film industry of India, based in the city of Mumbai |
| premiere | the first public screening or performance of a movie or play |
| climax | the most significant moment in a story, play, movie, etc. with a high dramatic suspense |
| score | the music composed for a movie or play |
| backstage | the part of a theater that is out of the audience's sight where performers can change their clothes |
| casting | the process of assigning roles and parts to actors or performers in a movie, play, etc. |
| screenplay | the script and written instructions used in producing a motion picture |
| camerawork | the style in which a movie or photograph is shot |
| to dub | to change the original language of a movie or TV show into another language |
| to narrate | to explain the events taking place in a movie, documentary, etc. as part of the program itself |
| to dramatize | to make a movie or write a play based on a book or event |
| to portray | to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc. |
| to cut | to stop filming or recording |
| break a leg | used to wish a person good luck, particularly before their performance |
| legendary | very well-known and admired |
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