Spielfilm
Spielfilm is the German term for a feature-length fictional motion picture. In broader terms, it corresponds to the feature film—narrative cinema designed for theatrical release. Typically, running times exceed 60 minutes; longer works are often referred to as Langspielfilme. Spielfilme are distinguished from Kurzfilme (short films) and Dokumentarfilme (documentaries) by their fictional storytelling and emphasis on character and plot.
Production involves screenplay, direction, acting, cinematography, editing, production design and music. They are produced by studios
Historically, the German-speaking world contributed to the development of feature cinema in the early 20th century,
In national contexts, Spielfilme compete for awards such as the Deutscher Filmpreis and international prizes, and