film

film, pellicola

Opera di immagini in movimento che racconta una storia o mostra fatti reali e si guarda su uno schermo.

In inglese semplice: A moving picture that tells a story or shows real events, watched on a screen.

• We watched a funny film.
• Her latest film won two awards.
• Have you seen the film about the lost dog?

Sinonimi: movie, motion picture

Espressioni comuni: watch a film, a horror film, a film about something

cinema, cinematografia

Arte o attività economica che consiste nel realizzare film per il pubblico.

In inglese semplice: The art or business of making moving pictures for audiences to watch.

• She studies film at university.
• He wants a career in film.
• Our course explores the history of film.

Sinonimi: cinema, filmmaking

Espressioni comuni: study film, film and television, the film industry

pellicola, strato

Strato molto sottile di una sostanza, spesso steso su una superficie.

In inglese semplice: A very thin layer of a substance, often covering a surface.

• A thin film covered the glass.
• The oil left a film on the water.
• We wrapped the food in plastic film.

Come si usa: a film of something (A film of dust covered the mirror.)

Sinonimi: layer, coating

Espressioni comuni: a film of oil, a thin film, plastic film

pellicola

Materiale sottile che registra le immagini nella macchina fotografica e deve essere sviluppato per renderle visibili.

In inglese semplice: Thin material used inside a camera to capture images, which must be developed before you can see them.

• This camera uses film.
• I bought two rolls of film yesterday.
• Have you had the film developed yet?

Sinonimi: photographic film

Espressioni comuni: a roll of film, load the film, develop the film, camera film

filmare, riprendere

Registrare con una videocamera immagini in movimento di qualcuno o qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To use a camera to record moving images of someone or something.

• Can you film the wedding?
• We filmed the birds building their nest.
• The final scene was filmed in Spain.

Come si usa: film someone/something doing something (She filmed the children playing in the garden.)

Sinonimi: record, video, shoot

Espressioni comuni: film a scene, film someone dancing, film on location