Film-noir -

: Most films feature a world-weary, often guilt-ridden male anti-hero who is trapped by his own past or an inevitable fate.

: A central pillar of the genre is the dangerous, manipulative woman who often leads the protagonist toward a doomed end. Genre Highlights & Essentials Film-Noir

: The use of chiaroscuro lighting and silhouettes often reflects the moral ambiguity of the characters. : Most films feature a world-weary, often guilt-ridden