What is Cinematic Taxonomy?

Cinematic taxonomy is a five-part classification system proposed by Alireza Kaveh, dividing cinema into medium, style, genre, format, and tradition.

Is this the same as film genre?

No. The taxonomy distinguishes genre from adjacent categories like style and tradition, offering a more nuanced analytical framework.

You can read the full draft article on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Cinematic_Taxonomy

This page offers frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the theoretical model “Cinematic Taxonomy” developed by Alireza Kaveh.

You can read the full draft article on Wikipedia here.