Film Noir: A Very Short Introduction

James Naremore introduces film noir, highlighting key themes, films, and styles, and exploring why the genre is so difficult to categorize. First associated with Hollywood thrillers of the 1940s and 50s, film noir has become fully international in its nature and appeal, attracting the interest of great directors right up to our present time.

James Naremore introduce filmul noir, evidentiind teme cheie, filme si stiluri si explorand de ce genul este atat de dificil de clasificat. Asociat pentru prima data cu thriller-urile de la Hollywood din anii 1940 si 50, filmul noir a devenit pe deplin international prin natura si atractia sa, atragand interesul marilor regizori pana in prezent.