American Biopic in Contemporary Cinema
Abstract
Biopic has recently become a leading genre in the world film industry. These films are especially popular in the USA. It is the dominant and most influential trend in the modern American film production. The article analyses American biopic conventions, defines the stages of its evolution and basic types, categorizes its characters.
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Review
For citations:
Morozova I.V. American Biopic in Contemporary Cinema. Vestnik VGIK. 2016;8(1(27)):105-114. (In Russ.)
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