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Definition
Art film; art house movie focusing on artistic merit and literary depth.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to films that prioritize artistic expression or social commentary over commercial appeal or mainstream entertainment. It often carries a slight connotation of being highbrow or niche, and is frequently used to contrast with commercial blockbusters.
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This art film is so boring, it makes me want to sleep.
Do you like watching art films?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 紀錄片, which refers to documentaries. While both are often considered non-mainstream, they belong to different genres.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
