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Exploring the femme fatale archetype, this book delves into the visual and narrative significance of women in classic film noir. With 400 illustrations, it highlights the diverse portrayals of these characters, from vulnerable torch singers to dangerous gun molls. Each representation reveals the complex dynamics of empowerment and victimization, showcasing how these women drive the doomed narratives central to the genre. The work serves as both an artistic celebration and critical analysis of the Fatal Woman's role in film noir.
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Film Noir Fatal Women, Alain Silver, James Ursini
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- 2022
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- Title
- Film Noir Fatal Women
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alain Silver, James Ursini
- Publisher
- Silman-James Press
- Publisher
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781935247258
- Category
- Film
- Description
- Exploring the femme fatale archetype, this book delves into the visual and narrative significance of women in classic film noir. With 400 illustrations, it highlights the diverse portrayals of these characters, from vulnerable torch singers to dangerous gun molls. Each representation reveals the complex dynamics of empowerment and victimization, showcasing how these women drive the doomed narratives central to the genre. The work serves as both an artistic celebration and critical analysis of the Fatal Woman's role in film noir.