The epic subgenre features grand and sweeping stories often set against significant historical, cultural, or societal backdrops. Epic dramas are characterized by their scope, scale, and often lengthy runtime, as they aim to capture the grandeur of human experiences, events, and emotions.

The historical epic subgenre features grand and sweeping stories set around significant historical events, providing insight into how individuals were affected by or influenced those events. Historical epics aim to depict important events, eras, or figures from history in a larger-than-life manner.

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 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 thriller genre features suspense, tension, and excitement. These stories are known for keeping audiences on the edge of their seats and delivering intense emotional experiences by revolving around high-stakes situations, dangerous conflicts, and the constant anticipation of unexpected events.

Three days before the great flood, Noah races against time to warn others of God's impending judgment on all mankind.

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