An edition of In lonely places (2011)
In lonely places
film noir beyond the city
By Imogen Sara Smith
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Publish Date
2011
Publisher
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,McFarland
Language
eng
Pages
247
Description:
"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.