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Meaning of portmanteau film | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A film that combines two or more distinct stories, frequently connected by a single theme, premise, or author.

Examples

“We're so bombarded with images, it's a struggle to preserve our imaginations.' In response, he's turned to cinema, commissioning 11 film-makers to contribute to a portmanteau film, entitled '11'09"01' and composed of short films each running 11 minutes, nine seconds and one frame.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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