In lonely places : film noir beyond the city / Imogen Sara Smith.
"The author investigates the alienation expressed by film noir, pinpointing its motivation in the conflict between desires for escape, autonomy and freedom. This survey examines how film noir reflected radical changes in the physical and social landscapes of postwar America, defining the genre&...
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| Format: | Ebook |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Company, Inc.,
2011.
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| Online Access: | Click here to view this book |
| Summary: | "The author investigates the alienation expressed by film noir, pinpointing its motivation in the conflict between desires for escape, autonomy and freedom. This survey examines how film noir reflected radical changes in the physical and social landscapes of postwar America, defining the genre's contribution to the eternal debate between the values of individualism and community"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (vii, 247 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0786489081 9780786489084 |