FILM 1701 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Neo-Noir, Josef Von Sternberg, Warner Bros.
30 Mar 2016
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Neo noir classics - 3 important influences - crime film, social problem film, and horror films - the dark aesthetic that is so characteristic in the film noir. German expressionism: a movement in german cinema and an aesthetic which was brought to hollywood in the 1920s and 30s. Brought by directors fw murnau, fritz lang, otto preminger, billy wilder, karl freund, and robert siodmak. Mise en scene: refers to all the filmic elements that atmosphere contributes to the look of the film", which are present in each scene. Putting in the scene, putting in the shot", attributes that contribute to the looks of the film, costume, makeup, acting. German immigrant - josef von sternberg, contributing to german expressionism. The looks of film noir darkness of city, darkness of character, weblike pattern, contrasting with the glow. Citizen kane - dark shadow, foggy atmosphere in room. Literary influences - dr jekyll and mr hyde (black novels) - crime violence, and sex.
