Origins of Film Noir

2013 | 18 minutes | 8.0 ★ (1)

Origins of Film Noir
  • Overview

    Jump into the world of Film Noir and look at how the technology and economic factors gave birth to a genre that still deeply influences the way filmmakers work today. Take a look at 4 Film Noirs spanning the beginning and end of the classic film noir era: "The Stranger on the Third Floor", "Double Indemnity", "The Big Combo" and "Touch of Evil".

  • Release Date

    13 March 2013

  • DirectingJohn P. Hess
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