Film Noir was born out of the post-war disillusionment of World War II, and involves hard-boiled detectives, femme fatales, and gritty, urban settings. Here are some notes.
In this unit, we will watch two films: Billy Wilder's classic Double Indemnity, and then Curtis Hanson's LA Confidential, which is a terrific example of how the genre has evolved for contemporary audiences.
We will compare the two films using this sheet. In the meantime, check out this article on defining the genre, as well as a montage of film noir images to get you into the mindset of the genre.
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