Genre

Genre is a way to categorise films and other forms of entertainment. Different genres are created by codes and conventions which can change over time. Sometimes you can mix genres to create hybrids for example action thriller, romantic comedy etc.

The genre my group has chosen is romantic. The typical codes and conventions of the romantic genre are boy meets girl, they fall in love, there is some sort of disruption which is later resolved to end with a happily ever after. There is also specific iconography which comes with the genre which consists of hearts, flowers, chocolate, colours like red, pink and white and there is also usually an airy light hearted feel to the film, generally created by the use of high key lighting. 

Some examples of the romantic genre are as follows:

Grease

Grease is a typical romantic film about a boy and a girl who fall in love, they are faced with some problems put forth by their peers but in the end they put their differences aside and live happily ever after.

The Notebook

Again this is a typical romantic film in which a couple fall in love however they are unable to be together due to their differences in class. But in the end they get together and live happily ever after.