Year 12 - Film Noir Conventions

Film Noir Conventions

·         Detectives

·         Villains

·         Corrupt Cops

·         Dark Lighting

·         Shadows

·         Unique Camera Angles e.g.  Dutch Angles  (used frequently)

·         America

·         City Locations

·         Dark, hostile city streets

·         Gangsters

·         Often Raining

·         Cigarettes, Alcohol and guns

·         Nightclubs, bars

·         Gambling

·         Extreme low and high angled shots (makes it uncomfortable for the viewer to watch, which sets the tone)

·         Suits, Trench Coats hats.

·         Images are highly contrasted

·         Murder

·         Suave characters

·         Jazz and sax music

·         Often shot at night

·         Sex

·         A “Whodunnit”

·         Organised Crime