How Did Noir Originate? What are the characteristics of 'Film Noir'? A Bengali Video Essay on Noir

In this video, I tried to discuss the brief history and characteristics of film noir.I've examined the societal context that gave rise to Film Noir, identifying its defining features and how it came to represent a quintessential aspect of America during that era. In the next part of this video, I will discuss the history of neo-noir films. And since August 14, 2024, marks the 15th anniversary of the release of the film Kaminey, I will talk about how Kaminey is a successful example of neo-noir in the third and final part. Please watch those parts as well and share your thoughts. And if you liked the video, I request you to like and share it again. I also request you to subscribe to the channel. I will be back soon with the next parts, thank you and stay well. Don't forget to drop a feedback in the comments.

Video Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
01:44 Noir History
04:09 Noir Theme 1--- Stylistic Features
06:41 Noir Theme 2--- Cynic, Masculine and Flawed 'Hero'
09:18 Noir Theme 3--- Twist of Fate as a Plot Device
10:48 Noir Theme 4--- Femme Fatale
13:31 Noir Theme 5--- Memory as 'Maze'
15:45 Noir Theme 6--- Fall of the 'American Dreams'
16:47 Conclusion

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Special Thanks: Anandarup Chakraborty, Souhardya Pramanik, Akash Chatterjee

Channel Intro Music: Annway Majumder
Channel Logo: Mrinal Maity

Films Mentioned (In order of appearance)

Rebecca (1940), dir. Alfred Hitchcock
The Dark Knight (2008), dir. Christopher Nolan
Kaminey (2009), dir. Vishal Bhardwaj
Double Indemnity (1944), dir. Billy Wilder
Pulp Fiction (1994), dir. Quentin Tarantino
The Big Sleep (1946), dir. Howard Hawks
Night and The City (1950), dir. Jules Dassin
The Maltese Falcon (1941), dir. John Huston
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), dir. Robert Weine
Nosferatu (1922), dir. F.W. Murnau
Metropolis (1922), dir. Fritz Lang
The Hands of Orlac (1924), dir. Robert Weine
The Whistler (1944), dir. William Castle
Touch Of Evil (1950), dir. Orson Welles
The Lady From Shanghai (1947), dir. Orson Welles
Blade Runner (1982), dir. Ridley Scott

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