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CODES AND CONVENTIONS OF FILM NOIR

Codes and conventions of film noir

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Page 1: Codes and conventions of film noir

CODES AND CONVENTIONS OF

FILM NOIR

Page 2: 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.

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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