Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Generic Conventions of Film Noir:

Characters: Corrupt Cops, Alienated Protagonist, Misogynistic Men, Femme Fatale


Visual Style: Low Key Lighting, Frequently cast shadows, Dutch Angles, Low Angle Shots, Wide Angle Lense, Shot of characters reflection in one or more mirrors, Night for Night filming


Iconography: Dark Side walks, Rain drenched streets, Flashing neon signs, hostile city, Alcohol/Alcoholics, Cigarettes, Guns, Trench Coats


Themes: Transgression of Social Norms, Someone evil going against what you would normally expect, Taboo


Settings: Urban Setting, Bars, Lounges, Nightclubs, Gambling Dens, Industrial Setting - Factories, Train yards, Power plants


Narrative Devices: Convoluted Storyline, Flashbacks, Voice Over Narration, Classic Noir Usually from First Person Narrative

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