tyndefilm
Tyndefilm is a term used in contemporary film discourse to describe a proposed stylistic tendency that emphasizes minimalism and materiality over conventional narrative density. While not universally standardized, it is often invoked to signal works that deploy restrained storytelling, sparse dialogue, and a pronounced attention to image texture, light, and the physical surface of the film medium.
Etymology and usage: the word combines the English word film with a root akin to "thin" from
Characteristics: characteristic features typically include elliptical or fragmentary narratives, long takes, and a deliberate pacing that
Context and reception: tyndefilm is most commonly discussed within art-house and experimental cinema circles. Critics regard