das Filmporträt
Translation
film portrait, cinematic portrait
Examples
Der Sender zeigt ein Filmporträt des Künstlers.
The station is showing a film portrait of the artist.
Dieses Filmporträt ist sehr bewegend.
This film portrait is very moving.
Grammar Patterns
a film portrait ((of sb. / about sb.)) a film portrait of/about sb. The film is a portrait of a famous musician.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dokumentarfilm über eine Person (documentary about a person), Biografie (biography)
Etymology
Composed of 'Film' (film) and 'Porträt' (portrait). It refers to a biographical film about a person.
Memory Tips
Think of a painted 'portrait', but created with 'film' instead of paint. It's a portrait in motion.