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The Essence of Film Noir

The Style and Themes of Cinema's Dark Genre

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Exploring the evolution of classic film noir from The Maltese Falcon to Sunset Boulevard, this work delves into the thematic and stylistic elements that define this uniquely American genre. It highlights the films' political undertones, portrayals of con artists, and the influence of America's puritanical roots on character development. Notably, it also acknowledges the contributions of German emigre directors whose European Expressionist backgrounds shaped the genre, bridging cultural contexts and artistic traditions.

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The Essence of Film Noir, Diana Royer

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Titolo
The Essence of Film Noir
Sottotitolo
The Style and Themes of Cinema's Dark Genre
Lingua
Inglese
Editore
McFarland
Pubblicato
2022
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
234
ISBN13
9781476684192
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Exploring the evolution of classic film noir from The Maltese Falcon to Sunset Boulevard, this work delves into the thematic and stylistic elements that define this uniquely American genre. It highlights the films' political undertones, portrayals of con artists, and the influence of America's puritanical roots on character development. Notably, it also acknowledges the contributions of German emigre directors whose European Expressionist backgrounds shaped the genre, bridging cultural contexts and artistic traditions.