Film noir is a term used to describe Hollywood crime dramas.
The classic film noir period is regarded as the early 1940s to the late 1950s.
Film noir is associated with a low key black and white style.
The term 'film noir' is French for "black film"
Film noir's were normally set in Hollywood and at the time were called either Crime Thrillers or Murder Dramas.
Usually exploring the consequences of a criminal act.
The films were darker and more pessimistic than pre-war American films.
The lighting used in film noir was very dark to create shadows.
The 'femme fatale' or fatal woman were normally found in film noirs to bring excitement and danger.
It has influenced films such as crime thrillers and sci-fi movies.
Noir is unconvential compared to other Hollywood movies of the time.
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