Films from the 1970s

1970s Cinema - Story Architecture Patterns

Films from the 1970s reveals varied approaches to narrative structure, capturing the dramatic approaches of the period. Across 183 films analyzed from this period, the average Arcplot score of 6.8 suggests a balance between convention and innovation.

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The 1970s featured strong representation of Drama (96 films), Comedy (63 films), Action (54 films), demonstrating the era's thematic preoccupations.

Notable examples from this decade include Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977, 7.9), Airport 1975 (1974, 7.7), and Donkey Skin (1970, 7.7).

Films from this period averaged 1 hour and 52 minutes, indicating compressed dramatic structures.