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1. Formalism: Focuses on the formal elements of a film such as cinematography, editing, sound, and mise-en-scène to understand its artistic and aesthetic qualities. 2. Realism: Emphasizes the representation of reality in films, aiming to capture the authentic human experience and social conditions. 3. Auteur Theory: Attributes the creative vision and authorship of a film primarily to the director, considering their personal style, recurring themes, and distinct voice. 4. Genre Theory: Examines how films fit into specific genres, identifying recurring patterns, conventions, and audience expectations associated with each genre. 5. Semiotics: Studies the signs, symbols, and visual language used in films to understand how meaning is conveyed and interpreted. 6. Structuralism: Analyzes the underlying structures and systems that shape the narrative, characters, and themes of a film. 7. Psychoanalytic Theory: Draws on Freudian psychoanalysis to explore the unconscious desires, fears, and motivations of characters and viewers. 8. Feminist Film Theory: Examines gender representation, power dynamics, and the portrayal of women in films, highlighting issues of gender inequality and stereotypes. 9. Marxist Film Theory: Analyzes films through a Marxist lens, focusing on the portrayal of social class, economic systems, and ideologies. 10. Postcolonial Film Theory: Investigates the representation of colonialism, imperialism, and postcolonial identities in films, challenging dominant narratives and perspectives. 11. Queer Theory: Explores the representation of sexuality and gender identity in films, examining how films shape and challenge societal norms and constructs. 12. Cultural Studies: Considers the social, cultural, and historical contexts in which films are produced and received, examining their impact on society and popular culture. 13. Reception Theory: Focuses on how audiences interpret and engage with films, considering factors such as culture, ideology, and individual experiences. 14. Cognitive Film Theory: Investigates how films engage viewers' cognitive processes, including perception, memory, attention, and emotional responses. 15. Ecocriticism: Examines the representation of nature, environment, and ecological issues in films, exploring their socio-political and cultural implications. 16. Social, emotional, psychological theory (SEP): Examining the level of the psychology of the viewers by constructing social structure and building emotional spiral through the visual narrative.

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