semidocumentary
/ˌsɛmiˌdɑkjəˈmɛntəri/
noun
- A film, television program, or other work that combines fictional storytelling with documentary-style realism.
- The director's latest film is a semidocumentary about life in a small fishing village.
- Many war movies are semidocumentaries, using real footage and fictional characters.
- The TV series was praised as a gripping semidocumentary that educated viewers about ancient Rome.
adjective
- Relating to or being a work that blends fictional narrative with documentary techniques.
- She prefers semidocumentary films because they feel more authentic than pure fiction.
- The semidocumentary style of the show made it feel both educational and dramatic.
- The semidocumentary approach helped the audience connect emotionally with real historical events.