In lonely places: film noir beyond the city
"The author investigates the alienation expressed by film noir, pinpointing its motivation in the conflict between desires for escape, autonomy and freedom. This survey examines how film noir reflected radical changes in the physical and social landscapes of postwar America, defining the genre&...
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Format: | Print Book |
Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C
McFarland
2011
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In: | Year: 2011 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Film noir
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Further subjects: | B
Alienation (Social psychology) in motion pictures
B Film noir (United States) History and criticism |