Film noir is a cinematographic film which is marked by a mood of pessimism, fatalism, and menace. The term “film noir” literally means “black film”. According to Wikipedia “Film noir is a cinematic is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, especially such that emphasize cynical attitudes and sexual motivations.” Its period was generally regarded as extending from the early 1940s to 1950s. It is a low– key, black and white visual style which has its roots in German Expressionist cinematography. Its pattern is stark light/dark contrasts and dramatic shadow. Film Noir is also known as only one Hollywood’s organic artistic movements. It was first applied to Hollywood films by Nino Frank in 1946, which was unrecognized
