Double Indemnity (1944-Billy Wilder) is an example of a classic film noir film. A crime story of greed, murder, violence, betrayal and suspicion told with a voice over, complete with femme fatale which keeps the audience intrigued.
Influenced by expressionism, film noir films have a dark gloomy feel due to the dark visuals and atmosphere created during filming and the techniques used. In this film Film Noir techniques are expertly used such as black and white photography, night settings, low-key lighting, high contrasts, close-ups, and extreme camera angles. Today many of these techniques may seem cliche to many viewers as they have been used time and time again, however Film Noir was reasonably new at the time and an exciting style for film making. The techniques have influenced so many films and have been adapted throughout cinema history.
"A world of obsession, alienation, corruption, deceit, blurred identity, paranoia, dementia, weak men, cold- blooded femme fatales, and inevitably murder. Its style consisted of looming close ups, oblique camera angles, and crowded compositions that produced a sense of entrapment. The film's narratives were rarely straightforward; they contained frequent flashbacks and voice-overs." "Characterized by sexual insecurity, aberrant psychology, and nightmarish camera work, film noir depicted a world of threatening shadows and ambiguities." (Digital History)
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