What is film noir

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1. What Is Film Noir?

2. Definition and some conventions Early 1940s Originates from German expressionist cinematography French for “black film” Pessimist mood Low-key lighting Urban settings Violence Protagonist and a F emme Fetale

3. Characters A main protagonist - usually male and rarely innocent A Femme Fetale – a lot of the time distracting the male or manipulating him After the war women had a new found independence, the femme Fetale is a representation of an exaggerated version of these women

4. Settings Urban Alleyways City streets Hotel rooms Houses/apartments

5. Narratives Complex Murder Romance Corrupt police Detective cases Flashback stories with voice over

6. Binary opposites Male  female Light  dark Loyality  betrayal Honesty  corruption