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CODES AND CONVENTIONS OF
FILM NOIR
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Film noir;
A motion picture genre marked by grim urban settings, cynical, bleakly
pessimistic characters, and starkly shadowed photography.
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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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Sound
Downbeat jazz Heavy breathing Sudden noises Use of silence Sounds of urban areas Voice overs
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Editing Transitions between scenes, unlike
modern jump shots. Flashbacks – told non linearly
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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