![What is Film Noir? Film Noir is not considered as a genre, but as a tone or mood of a film. They tend to associate with American thriller, crime and drama films. The tone of Film Noir tends to reflect the harshness of the narrative as well as the characters. Classic Film Noir- Consisted through out the 1940’s to the 1970’s. This developed after the war, ideas made from then It was possible for Classic Noirs to have a partial documentary style to it to gain an authentic view. It is also considered that Classic Noirs were the Italian Neorealism during the period. The elements of a film Noir tend to consist: ,[object Object]](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
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- 3. Mistrust
- 4. Manipulation
- 8. Drugs
- 9. TheftEtc The style of Film Noir consists of distorted settings, disruptions, strong use of lighting and shadows, and the narrative focuses on the message and values of characters.
- 10. Elements of a Film Noir Setting-Tends to be set in an urban location of know cities. This is done as stereotypically urban areas consist of high crime rate and danger and so Film Noir reflects a realistic sense. The locations can be based on the streets of the cities where it nearly always seems to rain, depicts the darkness of the narrative through the tone of Film Noir. Lighting-This has a big importance within Film Noirs. The contrast of light and shadows are used majorly and emphasizes the darkness of the narrative, this is known term called ‘Chiaroscuro’ A common technique used in Classic Film Noir is called ‘venetian blinds’, which is a quick way of creating something interesting with light.
- 11. Props-Typical Props within a Film Noir consists of Alcohol, cigarettes, weapons, money, things that reflect the narrative as well as reflect the seriousness and the reality of it. Editing-Non linear, meaning the use of editing techniques purposefully makes the narrative disruptive. Jumps, flashbacks and jarred editing is consisted. Sound- Voice over’s tend to be a common thing within Film Noirs as it helps tell the narrative. The use of music is sometimes downbeat, however can change to a fast beat intense piece when it reaches to a climax. This can including grating sound as well as sudden noise. Cinematography-The use of shots, angles and movements within Film Noir’s tend to be distorted, and uneasy so make audience uncomfortable. Low angles and High angles are often used to add to the distortion as well as the use of reflection and titles. This makes Film Noir more confusing and mysterious as Film Noirs are like puzzles.
- 13. They work along the side of the law.
- 14. Can visit anywhere, e.g. Ghetto areas as well as the underworld.
- 15. They never back out.
- 17. They end up with everything bad.
- 20. Use men as a tool to get what they want.
- 21. Consist of right clothing, long hair, longer nails, lose morals, smoke and drink. However there are also reliable and trustworthy woman.
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