noun

en regi

direction

Sättet som en pjäs, film eller annan föreställning leds och formas av den som bestämmer hur allt ska göras.

Regi (Swedish)

Definition:
In Swedish, "regi" refers to the art and practice of directing a film, play, television show, or other types of production. It encompasses the planning and execution of the overall vision, including guiding actors' performances, overseeing the artistic and technical elements, and organizing the production to tell a story effectively.

In English:
The equivalent term is "direction" or "directing" in the context of theater, film, and TV.


Related terms:

  • Regissör: This means "director" — the person who does the "regi." The regissör is responsible for the practical aspects of turning the screenplay or script into a finished performance.
  • Manus (script): Often utilized together, the "manus" is what the "regi" helps bring to life.
  • Produktion: Refers more broadly to the entire production process; the "regi" is a part but specifically relates to the interpretative leadership.

Summary:
"Regi" = directing or the director's responsibility in producing a staged or filmed work.
"Regissör" = director (the person).

These terms are well ingrained in Swedish theatrical and cinematic language and do not have common synonyms, but sometimes may overlap with terms relating to "production." However, "regi" specifically emphasizes the creative leadership role.

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Examples

Dramat uppfördes under Teaterns regi.noun

The play was performed under the Theatre's direction.

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