Cinephile

/ˈsɪnifaɪl/

noun

A person who loves movies and knows a lot about them.

As a cinephile, Mark knows the details of almost every popular movie.

Often appears as...

passionate cinephile
self-proclaimed cinephile

noun

A person who loves movies and knows a lot about them.

As a cinephile, Mark knows the details of almost every popular movie.

Often appears as...

passionate cinephile
self-proclaimed cinephile

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Emotional Passion

Expresses deep love for movies, often implying emotional investment and dedication to cinema.

She's a true cinephile; she cried at the cinematography of the indie film.

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Cultural Connotation

Carries a cultural depth, indicating a person who appreciates the artistry and history of movies.

The cinephile gave a lecture on the evolution of French cinema.

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Expert Knowledge

Suggests extensive knowledge of films, such as directors, actors, cinematic techniques, and genres.

As a cinephile, he can discuss the nuances of every film noir classic.

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Emotional Passion

Expresses deep love for movies, often implying emotional investment and dedication to cinema.

She's a true cinephile; she cried at the cinematography of the indie film.

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Cultural Connotation

Carries a cultural depth, indicating a person who appreciates the artistry and history of movies.

The cinephile gave a lecture on the evolution of French cinema.

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Expert Knowledge

Suggests extensive knowledge of films, such as directors, actors, cinematic techniques, and genres.

As a cinephile, he can discuss the nuances of every film noir classic.

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Emotional Passion

Expresses deep love for movies, often implying emotional investment and dedication to cinema.

She's a true cinephile; she cried at the cinematography of the indie film.

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Cultural Connotation

Carries a cultural depth, indicating a person who appreciates the artistry and history of movies.

The cinephile gave a lecture on the evolution of French cinema.

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Expert Knowledge

Suggests extensive knowledge of films, such as directors, actors, cinematic techniques, and genres.

As a cinephile, he can discuss the nuances of every film noir classic.

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Quote examples

Scott Derrickson

American Director

I always liked the idea in 'Potter' that you don't choose the wand, the wand chooses you, and that relics decide when you're ready to handle them. I'm a cinephile first and a filmmaker second, and it's all swimming in the subconscious.

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Jackson Rathbone

American Actor

I'd like to direct myself but I'm a cinephile and I also would like to just step behind the camera and be on the other end of making movies.

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Christian Marclay

Swiss Artist

I've never been a big cinephile, which may be why I could treat 'The Clock' like a puzzle and force the pieces to fit together in odd ways.

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Laurie Simmons

American Artist

Like all artists, I'm a complete cinephile; I see everything. I see past movies, present movies, indie movies, experimental movies.

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Andrew Stanton

American Director

I'm also a huge cinephile, and I have witnessed that to honor the book literally word-for-word never makes a good movie.

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Miranda July

American Director

I'm not a cinephile. My films don't reference films. I'm more interested in rhythm and feeling.

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Trevante Rhodes

American Actor

I'm a cinephile. I love foreign films; I love films that are really immersive.

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Sean Baker

American Director

When it comes down to it, I'm still in love with film - I'm a cinephile.

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Dacre Montgomery

Australian Actor

I'm a total cinephile. I try to watch everything I can.

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Bradley Cooper

American Actor

I'm a crazy cinephile.

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Scott Derrickson

American Director

I always liked the idea in 'Potter' that you don't choose the wand, the wand chooses you, and that relics decide when you're ready to handle them. I'm a cinephile first and a filmmaker second, and it's all swimming in the subconscious.

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Jackson Rathbone

American Actor

I'd like to direct myself but I'm a cinephile and I also would like to just step behind the camera and be on the other end of making movies.

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Christian Marclay

Swiss Artist

I've never been a big cinephile, which may be why I could treat 'The Clock' like a puzzle and force the pieces to fit together in odd ways.

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Laurie Simmons

American Artist

Like all artists, I'm a complete cinephile; I see everything. I see past movies, present movies, indie movies, experimental movies.

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Andrew Stanton

American Director

I'm also a huge cinephile, and I have witnessed that to honor the book literally word-for-word never makes a good movie.

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Miranda July

American Director

I'm not a cinephile. My films don't reference films. I'm more interested in rhythm and feeling.

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Trevante Rhodes

American Actor

I'm a cinephile. I love foreign films; I love films that are really immersive.

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Sean Baker

American Director

When it comes down to it, I'm still in love with film - I'm a cinephile.

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Dacre Montgomery

Australian Actor

I'm a total cinephile. I try to watch everything I can.

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Bradley Cooper

American Actor

I'm a crazy cinephile.

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