Movies are usually described as entertainment, but their influence reaches far beyond the cinema screen. A film can make people laugh, cry, feel afraid, identify with a character, question an opinion, become interested in a historical period, change their view of another group, or even begin using new expressions in everyday conversation. Some films become cultural events that influence fashion, music, tourism, advertising, and public discussion, while others introduce audiences to lives and experiences they may never encounter personally. For this reason, movies should not be understood only as fictional stories created to fill two hours of free time. …
