The term "film noir" was originally coined by French film critic Nino Frank and taken from the "série noire" which was a collection of crime novels popular in France. Film historians still wonder if such a genre exists. It occurred mainly in the 1940s and 1950s with a revival in the 1970s. The first true film noir is believed to be The Maltese Falcon (1941). Others think it is Double Indemnity (1943) by Billy Wilder or Underworld (1927) by Josef von Sternberg.
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Film noir draws inspiration from writers such as Dashiell Hammet and Raymond Chandler. The understated black and white visual style obviously has its roots in German Expressionist cinematography. We immediately think of the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. There were also the theories of Freud and psychoanalysis which represented humans suffering from amnesia, tortured souls, people haunted by their past or hungry for their own identity. All these traits are found in the anti-heroes of film noir. They also reflected the fears and concerns of Americans at the time.
Original title: Los Angeles Film Noir
Directed by Clara and Julia Kuperberg
Produced by Wichita Films
Authorized by Poorhouse International
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