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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.
Shot types
Extreme close ups
Depth of field
Mirror and obscured reflection shots.
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
Use of rain and weather
Use of strong lighting
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
Characters – femme fetael
Other characters Detective Corrupt police Gangsters Protagonist Heros Criminal
Themes Greed Love Betrayal Jealousy Lust Revenge Corruption Murder Sex Justice
Narrative Voice over narration Flack backs and fast-forward's Elliptical First person narrative Convoluted ending Good cop, bad cop