What's an ensamble?

piper said:

Are movies like Magnolia and Crash called ensambles? If not, what are they called? Thanks, Piper

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Ensembles.

IMHO Esemble generally implies a group of characters that are given more or less even weight in the plot, rather than a clear hero or heroine. Sometimes there is still a clear main character but the supoorting characters are strong and played by promonant actors--and that will still be called an ensemble cast....