2. Many objects and elements which make up
noir are extremely recognisable and iconic.
The following presentation presents the most
common and, using Sin City as a case study,
where they are used in film.
3. Monochrome filters
The above screenshot shows a perfect example of ‘black and white’. It adds to
the atmosphere of the piece indicating that there is no hope, love or prosperity
to come of the situation.
4. Femme Fatale
Often associated with lust and danger , the femme fetale is often a key element
of noir. She is often the temptation of the antihero getting him into trouble.
Often the femme fetale is attached to the main antagonist someway.
5. Mood lighting
Used in conjunction with black and white in Sin City it reinforces the mood of
the scene and it can hide key characters and their facial expressions.
6. Smoking and alcohol
The use of the stated substances reinforces the idea of pleasure and danger.
Some-times in noir they are the source points of violence and confilct
