The Evolution of Film Genres: A Historical Analysis

Rajeev Kumar Pathak

doi:10.36676/jrps.v15.i1.07

Authors

Rajeev Kumar Pathak ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7536-709X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36676/jrps.v15.i1.07

Keywords:

Film Genres, Film History, Cinema Evolution, Genre Development

Abstract

Since its beginnings more than a century ago, cinema has undergone tremendous change as both an artistic medium and a cultural phenomenon. Changes and improvements to film genres are illustrative of this progression. looking back at the development of film genres from their inception all the way up to the current day. historical events, trends, and critical variables that have moulded cinematic genres. early film genres including silent comedies and melodramas emerged at this time, marking the beginning of cinema. Next, it explores how innovations in technology, such sound and colour, influenced the evolution of genres. Examining cinema history in chronological order, this study reveals pivotal epochs of experimentation and invention, such as the silent film era, the Hollywood musical heyday, and the blockbuster era.
keywords:- Film Genres, Film History, Cinema Evolution, Genre Development, Silent Film Era, Sound in Film

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