Dickos, Andrew
Street With No Name
- ISBN 13:
- 9780813142050
- author:
- Dickos, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The University Press of Kentucky
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 328
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Performing Arts, Film
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Street with No Name: A History of the Classic American Film Noir by Andrew Dickos explores the origins and evolution of film noir, a genre that emerged in the United States during the 1940s and 50s. This influential style of filmmaking was shaped by European influences, particularly German Expressionism and French cinema, and developed into a unique form of storytelling. The book examines the key figures behind film noir, including Orson Welles, Fritz Lang, John Huston, and others, as well as its impact on postwar French filmmakers. Dickos delves into the aesthetic, cultural, political, and social concerns depicted in the genre, revealing how it generates a distinctive mood that exposes the complexities of modern society. Through its analysis, Street with No Name provides insight into the development of film noir and its enduring influence on cinema.
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