Film Noir

Style of film made popular during the 1940's-1950's- known for being dark and moody

• Psychological Thriller

• Film Noir

• Slasher

• Detective

Film Noir describes films that

• are happy and light

• describe the past

• are dark and pessimistic

Norma Desmond is

• a young, aspiring actress

• a femme fatale hoping to resurrect her career

• living in her glorious past but hoping to become famous again

• angry at Cecil B. De Mill

Norma manipulates Joe Gillis because

• she is bossy

• she wants to use him to help her become famous

• he makes her feel young and relevant again

The film presents a cynical view of

• Hollywood celebrity and stardom

• love

• relationships between young men and older women

The positioning of Joe and Norma in this scene highights

• her manipulative relationship with Joe

• her power over Joe

• the power of chiaroscuro

Sunset Boulevard presents the

• glorious side of Hollywood

• toxic and manufactured nature of Hollywood

Choose the right option

• prop

• costume

• script

• crew

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Film Noir?

• Bright and colorful settings

• Optimistic themes

• Dark and moody atmosphere

• Musical elements

In Film Noir, what role does the 'femme fatale' typically play?

• A supportive partner

• A dangerous and seductive woman

• A comic relief character

• A heroic figure