German Expressionism Influence on Film Noir

German Expressionism (A Primer)

Film noir had many influences. If you want a refresher, the influences section of What is Film Noir? is a great place to start. But why does film noir LOOK the way it does? Where did the dramatic lighting, camerawork, and framing come from? While several cinematic foundations have been identified and analyzed, German Expressionism […]

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