The news genre delivers timely and factual information about current events, developments, and issues of public interest. The primary purpose of news content is to inform the audience about what is happening in the world around them, providing them with essential facts, analysis, and context.

The biography, or "biopic", is a genre that portrays the life story of a real person, often a notable individual or historical figure. They aim to provide a depiction of the subject's personal history, achievements, challenges, and impact on society.

Ben Kingsley, Rohini Hattangadi, and Geraldine James in Gandhi (1982)

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

Dziga Vertov in Man with a Movie Camera (1929)

The history genre features recounting and analyzing past events, societies, cultures, and historical figures. This genre aims to provide insights into the development of civilizations, the causes and consequences of historical events, and the impact of individuals and ideas on the course of history.

The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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Batrisi, a 1930s rural, Tarahumara boy, is enchanted by the words created by white people.

Julio de la Garza, Rodrigo Chávez, Martín Chávez, and Erasmo Palma in The drawing of language (2014)

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Isis Kiwen, Jairo Sifuentes, Angel Chacon, Hector Lozoya, Julio de la Garza, and Enrique Alberto Servín Herrera in The drawing of language (2014)

Isis Kiwen and Jairo Sifuentes in The drawing of language (2014)

"Amongst recent creations by a group of young filmmakers (SecuenciaFi) are The Tree of Numbers and The Drawing of Language, which they've taken to diverse audiences around the world.  The last film is entirely spoken in rarámuri (language of the Tarahumara)."

SecuenciaFi production company at the Instituto Cervantes dressing room, getting ready to answer children's questions about The Drawing of Language, exhibited at the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, 2014. 

SecuenciaFi production company answers questions made by Children at the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, 2014, after viewing The Drawing of Language.

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