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What does it mean?
Comedy films aim for more than just laughter.
In plain terms
Comedies have a purpose beyond making people laugh.
What can you take from it?
Comedy can be serious or meaningful.

Where it applies

  • film criticism
  • production

Putting it to work

  • seek deeper meaning in humor

Questions to consider

  • What else should comedy do?

Another view

Humor is usually the main goal.

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