In lonely places : film noir beyond the city /
"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: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland,
[2011]
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| 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: | vii, 247 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786463053 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786463058 (softcover : alk. paper) |