“Noir” characteristics-film

Identify three out of the following five specific characteristics of film noir style in film The Big Sleep.

• Your task is to discuss your chosen three (3) film elements, discuss examples of each in the film and explain why that example seems like “film noir” to you. Write a paragraph of about 200 words for each one of them

1. Lighting:
   • Exact example in The Big Sleep:
   • Explain why that example is noir:
2. Camera Angles + Shots:
   • Exact example in The Big Sleep:
   • Explain why that example is noir:
3. Sound:
   • Exact example in The Big Sleep:
   • Explain why that example is noir:
4. Editing:
   • Exact example in The Big Sleep:
   • Explain why that example is noir:
5. Acting
   • Exact example in The Big Sleep:
   • Explain why that example is noir: