Conclusion

As a conclusion, Film Noir emerges due to societal changes; Cold War, WWI and the post WWII. The pessimistic tone is the reflection of the social condition of the time. For instance, the anxiety felt by men after their return from war due to the women’s empowerment in the workforce. Film Noir adapts German expressionism subtly. It also revolves around the french "poetic realism" that makes it a dark film and also often revolves in crime. Therefore, the lighting and settings enhance the dark theme. Femme fatale always disrupts the men’s goal. They are ambitious and moral ambiguous. They seduce the men where they lure them into their trap by engaging in lust. Film noir is done in black and white. However, the neo-noir, which is the reformation of film noir in the latest industry is done in colour. The use of narration and flashback is one of the significant characteristics that enhances Film noir. Thus, the combination of all these characteristics is what made Film Noir what it is.