b. Content - Romance movies are usually movies centered around love and emotions. It usually centers around a classic theme of boy meets girl and they fall in love. However, a lot of the romances are centered around an obstacle the lovers must overcome, such as financial issues, disease, death, etc. The films are usually targeting female audiences, as the romance genre pertains more to females than males. Also, bright colors and more feminine colors such as pink, red, white, etc. are used in the films. Can sometimes end in a "happy ever after" story, but not always.
c. Production - In a romance film, an establishing shot sets the setting of the story, and mid shots are used to used to show emotion in a character and create a connection to the audience. Two-shots show a relationship between two characters, in this case, two lovers. Long shots are also used to show the surrounding environment of a characters and their actions. There are many different forms of romantic films, sub genres that include romantic comedies, historical romance, chick-flick, or dramas. Sounds such as a musical instrument or everyday cues set the tone of the story. Also, clothes and makeup choice sets the time frame and the location.
d. Film Example #1 - Titanic is a love story of two teenagers who embark on the R.M.S Titanic. Society girl Rose DeWitt Bukater is on her way to Philly to marry her snob husband, when she meets young aristocrat Jack Dawson. The film goes through their nights aboard the boat, dancing and having a fun time with each other. The boat later crashes, leaving the film with a gloomy ending.
e. Film Example #2 - Romeo and Juliet (1968) is an iconic romance film that begins with two families in Verona, the Montagues and the Capulets, who are in an never-ending duel with one another. Young Romeo Montagues goes out to a party, and meets Juliet Capulet, and immediately falls in love at first sight. They each share affection towards each other, but know that they're families will never allow it. They both end up killing themselves in the end, yet again leaving the romantic film with a sad ending.
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