frank capra
Definition
Proper noun * Frank Capra: A United States film director and producer (1897-1991). He is celebrated for directing a series of popular and influential sentimental comedies in the 1930s and 1940s that often featured idealistic, everyday protagonists triumphing over cynical institutions.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Frank Capra directed the classic film It's a Wonderful Life.
- The documentary explored the cinematic style of Frank Capra.
- Many film scholars study the work of Frank Capra.
Advanced Usage
- "Capra-esque" (adjective): Describing a film, story, or situation that embodies the characteristic style or themes of Frank Capra's work, such as sentimental optimism, faith in the common man, and a critique of entrenched power.
- The small-town drama had a distinctly Capra-esque feel, with its heartwarming ending.
Variants and Related Words
- Capraesque (adj): An alternative spelling for "Capra-esque."
Synonyms
- Director, filmmaker, auteur (general terms for a film director, of which Frank Capra is a specific example).
Related Phrases
- "Capra film": A common shorthand to refer to any movie directed by Frank Capra.
- "It's a Wonderful Life" is the quintessential Capra film.
Related Idioms
- While not a standalone idiom, the phrase "a Frank Capra ending" is sometimes used informally to describe an improbably optimistic or heartwarming conclusion to a story.
- Despite all the conflict, the political drama had a real Frank Capra ending.
Noun
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United States film maker (1897-1991)
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