codes and conventions of film noir

CODES AND CONVENTIONS OF

FILM NOIR

Film noir;

A motion picture genre marked by grim urban settings, cynical, bleakly

pessimistic characters, and starkly shadowed photography.

Use of cinematography

A lot of shadows, fog and mystery as well as distortion to make the viewer feel uneasy.

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Shot types

Extreme close ups

Depth of field

Mirror and obscured reflection shots.

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Mise- En - Scene

Dutch tilts & irregular framing

Use of urban settings and street lamps. Everyday settings to back alley and spookier areas make viewing more uncomfortable

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Use of rain and weather

Use of strong lighting

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http://cheneya2mediastudiesfrankmcnulty.blogspot.com/2011/10/film-noire-lighting-research.html

http://filmmakeriq.com/lessons/the-basics-of-lighting-for-film-noir/

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Sound

Downbeat jazz Heavy breathing Sudden noises Use of silence Sounds of urban areas Voice overs

Editing Transitions between scenes, unlike

modern jump shots. Flashbacks – told non linearly

Characters- Anti - Hero

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Characters – femme fetael

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Other characters Detective Corrupt police Gangsters Protagonist Heros Criminal

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Themes Greed Love Betrayal Jealousy Lust Revenge Corruption Murder Sex Justice

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Narrative Voice over narration Flack backs and fast-forward's Elliptical First person narrative Convoluted ending Good cop, bad cop

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codes and conventions of film noir

Entertainment & Humor

grim urban settings

everyday settings

bad cop

spookier areas

obscured reflection

modern jump shots

pessimistic characters

narration flack backs