noir cinema

Noir cinema refers to a style of films from the 1940s and 1950s characterized by dark, moody visuals, moral ambiguity, and complex characters. Often set in urban environments, these movies explore themes of crime, corruption, and despair. The aesthetic features shadowy lighting and unusual camera angles, creating a tense and atmospheric tone. Central figures include flawed detectives, femme fatales, and criminals. Noir reflects post-war anxieties and a disillusionment with societal norms, using storytelling that emphasizes psychological depth and morally gray situations. It remains influential for its visual style and storytelling approach that reveals human complexity.