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The Absurd: The Film Noir And Existentialism

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In the 1940’s a new form of filmmaking arose in Hollywood that captured the attention of European philosophers that occurred during the rise of existentialism in France. Following the events of World War I, and subsequently World War II, Hollywood experienced a rather existentialist movement. The style of noir was able to capture the public’s anxiety and dread following the wars. The film noir and existentialism share similar characteristics consequently film noir is a great way to express existentialist ideas; since film noir as a style exemplifies the basic beliefs of existentialism naturally.
One of the fundamental principles to existentialism is the Absurd. What the Absurd is the idea that there is no meaning in the world beyond what meaning
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