Filmography: meaning, definitions and examples
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filmography
[ fɪˈmɑːɡrəfi ]
list of films
A filmography is a list of all the films that a particular actor, director, or producer has been involved in. It typically includes the title of the film, the year it was released, and the role played by the individual. Filmographies are often used as a reference for the work of a particular person in the film industry.
Synonyms
credits, film list, movie list
Examples of usage
- He has an impressive filmography that includes both blockbusters and independent films.
- The actress's filmography spans over two decades and showcases her versatility in different genres.
- The director's filmography reveals a consistent style and thematic approach in his work.
Translations
Translations of the word "filmography" in other languages:
🇵🇹 filmografia
🇮🇳 फ़िल्मोग्राफी
🇩🇪 Filmografie
🇮🇩 filmografi
🇺🇦 фільмографія
🇵🇱 filmografia
🇯🇵 フィルモグラフィー
🇫🇷 filmographie
🇪🇸 filmografía
🇹🇷 filmografi
🇰🇷 필모그래피
🇸🇦 فيلموغرافيا
🇨🇿 filmografie
🇸🇰 filmografia
🇨🇳 电影作品年表
🇸🇮 filmografija
🇮🇸 kvikmyndaskrá
🇰🇿 фильмография
🇬🇪 ფილმოგრაფია
🇦🇿 filmoqrafiya
🇲🇽 filmografía
Etymology
The term 'filmography' originated in the mid-20th century as a combination of 'film' and '-ography' (from the Greek suffix -ογραφία). It was initially used in the context of compiling a list of films by a specific person or related to a particular theme. Over time, the term became widely used in the film industry to refer to a comprehensive list of films associated with an individual or organization. Today, filmographies serve as a valuable resource for researchers, critics, and enthusiasts to explore the cinematic contributions of various artists and filmmakers.
See also: film, filming, filmmaker, filmmaking, films.