Film Noir research

Answer the following questions, researching into the Film Noir genre.

However, you must find a creative way to present - NO ESSAY!

Film Noir Worksheet                       

Timeline:

1. What is widely considered to be the first film of the Noir era? What year was it released?

2. What is widely considered to be the last film of the Noir era?  What year was it released?

Characters:

3. What are the two archetypal characters that must be present for a movie to be considered Film Noir? Provide four characteristics for both.

4. What other types of characters help define Film Noir?  Provide five.

Style:

5. What are four hallmarks of Film Noir style?

6. What are two common narrative devices in Noir films?

7.What are four characteristics commonly found in exterior shots in Noir films?

Themes:

8. Provide ten themes or moods prevalent in Noir films

Directors:

9. Identify five of the most well know or successful Film Noir directors.

Films:

10. Identify five of the most highly regarded Noir films.

Neo-Noir:

11. Identify five of the most highly regarded neo-noir films.

12. Define neo-noir.  When did the term come into existence?