Biopic

/ˈbaɪoʊˌpɪk/ noun

Definition

A movie or film that tells the story of someone's life or a historical period.

Etymology

Short for 'biographical picture,' blending 'biography' and 'picture.' The term originated in Hollywood in the 1930s-40s as a quick way to label films focusing on real people's life stories.

Kelly Says

The word 'biopic' is pure cinema shorthand that became an official term—similar to how 'selfie' went from slang to dictionary word, showing how entertainment culture literally invents language.

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