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sex film
A film whose main content is the explicit depiction of sexual acts; a pornographic film.
Der Jugendschutz verbietet den Verkauf von Sexfilmen an Minderjährige.
Youth protection laws prohibit the sale of sex films to minors.
The word is a direct compound of 'Sex' (sex) and 'Film' (film). It literally describes a film whose central topic is sex.
Im Fernsehen lief eine Dokumentation über die Geschichte des Sexfilms.
A documentary about the history of sex films was shown on television.
The term 'Sexfilm' (sex film) is a direct and factual term. It is often used in contexts such as legal discussions or media studies analyses.
Die Debatte handelte von der Altersfreigabe für Sexfilme.
The debate was about the age rating for sex films.
Common verbs used with this noun are 'einen Sexfilm ansehen' (to watch a sex film), 'einen Sexfilm drehen' (to shoot a sex film), or 'einen Sexfilm produzieren' (to produce a sex film).
Die Produktionsfirma hat sich auf das Drehen von Sexfilmen spezialisiert.
The production company has specialized in shooting sex films.
porn
'der Porno' and 'der Sexfilm' can both mean a film with explicit sexual depictions. 'Sexfilm' is narrower: it really refers to a film. 'Porno' can also be a film, but it can also refer to other material, such as a magazine or a website. In addition, 'Porno' sounds more colloquial and direct. Learners may confuse the words because a sex film is often porn. When talking generally about pornographic material, 'Porno' fits better. When you specifically mean a film, 'Sexfilm' is more precise.
Der Sender zeigte spät in der Nacht einen alten Sexfilm.
The channel showed an old sex film late at night.
Auf der Internetseite dürfen keine Pornos gezeigt werden.
No porn may be shown on the website.