dramaturgy
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dramaturgy
The study of the composition of drama. It deals with the construction, structure, and effective shaping of plays, films, or other narrative works.
Die Dramaturgie des Films sorgt für einen stetig ansteigenden Spannungsbogen.
The dramaturgy of the film creates a steadily rising arc of suspense.
The person who works professionally with 'Dramaturgie' (dramaturgy) is called 'der Dramaturg' (dramaturg) or 'die Dramaturgin' (female dramaturg). They often work in the 'Dramaturgie' (dramaturgical department) of a theater.
Der Dramaturg hilft dem Regisseur bei der Interpretation des Stücks.
The dramaturg helps the director interpret the play.
When referring to the theory of structure, 'Dramaturgie' (dramaturgy) is often used with a genitive or 'von' (of) to name the work. Typical adjectives are 'geschickt' (skillful), 'ausgeklügelt' (sophisticated), or 'klassisch' (classical).
Die Dramaturgie des neuen Actionfilms ist sehr geschickt.
The dramaturgy of the new action film is very skillful.
When 'Dramaturgie' (dramaturgy) refers to a department in a theater, it is treated like a place. Prepositions such as 'in' (in), 'bei' (at/with), or 'an' (at) are then a clear signal for this meaning.
Er arbeitet seit fünf Jahren in der Dramaturgie am Nationaltheater.
He has been working in the dramaturgical department at the National Theater for five years.
structure / assembly
'der Aufbau' and 'die Dramaturgie' can both relate to the structure of a text, film, or play. 'Aufbau' is the general word for organization: beginning, main part, end, or individual parts. 'Dramaturgie' is more specific. It describes how a story is shaped so that it has an effect, creates suspense, and guides the audience. The words can be confused when talking about films, theater, or narratives. For a simple structure, 'Aufbau' is enough; when it is about effect, suspense, and narrative design, 'Dramaturgie' is more precise.
Die Dramaturgie des Films war spannend, weil die wichtigste Information erst am Ende kam.
The dramaturgy of the film was exciting because the most important information came only at the end.
Nach dem Unterricht erklärt die Lehrerin den Aufbau der Geschichte noch einmal.
After class, the teacher explains the structure of the story once more.