History of film

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Motion pictures developed gradually from a carnival novelty to one of the most important tools of communication, entertainment, and mass media in the 20th century. Although as a medium its importance has been eroded by television, games and internet, motion picture films have had a substantial impact on the arts, technology, and politics, and it can be argued that it is still the people's favorite way of consuming fiction.

A major event in the recent history of film history was the arrival of home video.

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