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   Film noir

   /ˌfilm ˈnwär/

   

   noun

   • 1. a style or genre of cinematographic film marked by a mood of pessimism, fatalism, and menace. The term was originally applied (by a group of French critics) to American thriller or detective films made in the period 1944–54 and to the work of directors such as Orson Welles, Fritz Lang, and Billy Wilder.
   • ▪ a film marked by a mood of pessimism, fatalism, and menace.

   Word Origin French, literally ‘black film’.

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   What is a film noir style?

   • film noir, style of filmmaking characterized by such elements as cynical heroes, stark lighting effects, frequent use of flashbacks, intricate plots, and an underlying existentialist philosophy. The genre was prevalent mostly in American crime dramas of the post- World War II era.

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   What does noir mean in French?

   • Noir means black in French. Beyond the color, black also signifies darkness. Darkness has synonyms that include: Noir is a French word that represents the antithesis of light, cheery, and fun. But it is the French part where this all started. Who Coined Film Noir? The term dates back to a French film critic named Nino Frank.

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   What are the defining elements of film noir?

   • The defining elements of film noir are just as debated as the definition of it. The most generalized elements are plenty, and they can be cherry-picked throughout the subgenre’s greatest hits. Film noir is characterized by its distinctive visual style, marked by high-contrast lighting and the extensive use of shadows.

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   What is the America of film noir?

   • In its place is the America of film noir: modernized, heartless, coldly efficient, and blasé about matters such as political corruption and organized crime. Many of the major directors of film noir—such as Huston, Dmytryk, Cromwell, Orson Welles, and others—were American.

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3. www.britannica.com › art › film-noirFilm noir | Definition, Movies, & Facts | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Film noir is a style of filmmaking characterized by cynical heroes, stark lighting effects, frequent use of flashbacks, intricate plots, and an underlying existentialist philosophy. The term was coined by French critics to describe American crime dramas of the post-World War II era, influenced by German Expressionism and social disillusionment.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_film_noir_titlesList of film noir titles - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · List of film noir titles. Films by genre. Action. Adventure. Animation. Stop motion. Avant-garde. Biographical. Children and family. Comedy. Crime. Disaster. Documentary. Drama. Economics. Erotic. Fantasy. Horror. Natural horror. Independent short. LGBT. Melodrama. Mockumentary. Monster. Musical. Mystery. Noir.

5. screencraft.org › blog › what-is-film-noirWhat Is Film Noir? - ScreenCraft

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   Apr 29, 2024 · Somber. Obscure. Dirty. Bad. Wicked. Noir is a French word that represents the antithesis of light, cheery, and fun. But it is the French part where this all started. 'The Man Who Wasn't There' (2001) Who Coined Film Noir? The term dates back to a French film critic named Nino Frank.

6. collider.com › film-noir-movies-perfect13 Film Noir Movies That Are Perfect From Start to Finish

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   May 13, 2024 · The following are noirs and neo-noirs that are simply flawless from start to finish. These indispensable films from classic Hollywood to New Hollywood to more modern times remind dedicated film...

7. www.msn.com › en-us › movies10 best film noirs of all time, ranked - MSN

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   Apr 29, 2024 · Film noir is among cinema's most recognizable genres, and while it's no longer as popular as it once was, it produced several all-time great classics. Digital Trends 10 best film noirs of all...

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › film noirFilm noir - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   May 9, 2024 · Definitions of film noir. noun. a movie that is marked by a mood of pessimism, fatalism, menace, and cynical characters. “ film noir was applied by French critics to describe American thriller or detective films in the 1940s”. see more.

9. collider.com › stanley-kubrick-the-killingStanley Kubrick’s Early Noir Film Changed the Genre Forever

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   May 13, 2024 · Film Noir. Crook Johnny Clay assembles a five-man team to plan and execute a daring racetrack robbery. Release Date. June 6, 1956. Director. Stanley Kubrick. Cast.