Docudrama: meaning, definitions and examples

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docudrama

 

[ หˆdษ’k.juหŒdrษ‘ห.mษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

film genre

A docudrama is a genre of film or television that dramatizes real events, often using a combination of documentary and fictional elements. This genre seeks to present factual narratives while incorporating re-enactments of real-life events, typically involving significant historical or social issues. The intention is often to educate or inform viewers about particular events, while also offering dramatic storytelling. Docudramas can vary widely in style and tone, ranging from serious and factual to more sensationalized and entertainment-focused.

Synonyms

docu-drama, historical drama, reenactment

Examples of usage

  • The docudrama showcased the life of a famous scientist.
  • Many docudramas highlight important historical events.
  • I watched a docudrama about climate change last night.

Translations

Translations of the word "docudrama" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น docudrama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‰เค•เฅเคฏเฅ‚เคกเฅเคฐเคพเคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dokudrama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ docudrama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะบัƒะดั€ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ docudrama

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใ‚ญใƒฅใƒ‰ใƒฉใƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท docudrame

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ docudrama

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท docudrama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹คํ๋“œ๋ผ๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฑุงู…ุง ูˆุซุงุฆู‚ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dokudrama

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dokudrรกma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บชๅฝ•ๅ‰ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dokudrama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dokudrama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพะบัƒะดั€ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒฃแƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dokudrama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ docudrama

Etymology

The term 'docudrama' is a portmanteau that combines 'documentary' and 'drama.' It emerged in the mid-20th century as filmmakers sought new ways to present factual information while engaging audiences with dramatic storytelling. The blend of real events with artistic interpretation allows for a more impactful representation of history and current events. The format gained popularity with television audiences, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s, as individuals became increasingly interested in history and politics. Various notable docudramas, such as 'The Passion of Christ' and 'The 9/11 Commission Report,' have attracted both critical acclaim and public fascination, sparking discussions around the balance of fact and fiction in storytelling.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,040, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.