Conventions of a Film Noir

"A stylish Hollywood crime drama"

• Black and White film- imense concentration of lighting as all types of character are lit differently e.g. the femme fatal is often lit with a very soft light for a flawless more attractive effect.

• Characters are often Good vs Bad with the protagonist being quite traditionally a detective/ police officer etc.



• Actors are attractive, men often in their late 30's early 40's but femme fatales much younger and more youthful if not in mid 30's maximum
• Characters are often seen smoking and drinking- it is sexy and glamourous- it conveys upper class lifestyle.

 

• Costumes usually consist of:

Men:

• Hats
• Suits
• Trench coats

Women:

• Dresses
• Heels
• Trench coats

• Titles at the beginning in type writing style font and they fade out to the next credit, will often have panning/ establish shot as background