noun
art film
A film made primarily for artistic or aesthetic reasons rather than commercial appeal; often associated with independent or experimental cinema.
この映画祭では、世界中の芸術映画が上映される。
Art films from around the world are screened at this film festival.
彼はハリウッド大作よりも芸術映画を好む。
He prefers art films to Hollywood blockbusters.
Commercial film made for mass entertainment and profit, contrasting with the artistic focus of 芸術映画.
Compound of 芸術 (art) and 映画 (film).