portmanteau film en · NOUN
Etymology
Allusion to the idea of a portmanteau in the linguistic sense.
Meanings
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A film that combines two or more distinct stories, frequently connected by a single theme, premise, or author.
We're so bombarded with images, it's a struggle to preserve our imaginations.' In response, he's turned to cinema, commissioning 11 film-makers to contribute to a portmanteau film, entitled '11'09"01' and composed of short films each running 11 minutes, nine seconds and one frame.
2002 December 11, Nick Bradshaw, “One day in September”, in Time Out, page 71:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| portmanteau films | Number=Plur | lexicographic |