Third M Similarities Between Film Noir And Film

Graham Greene, the author of The Third Man, wrote the screenplay for his film before adapting it into the novella of the same name. Because of this rather peculiar order, the similarities between the two are very strong, something that is not always the case with books and their film adaptations. Though there a few stylistic differences between the novella and the film, the two mediums of storytelling both remain quite true to the central storyline. The noir genre was an essential piece to the story of The Third Man, and both the novella and the film were able to convey this in their own way through various techniques applicable to the two different mediums. Noir literature is usually comprised of a few solid elements, including, dark, detective or criminal storylines, and the pitting of one individual against a group, all the while delivering knowledge with slow progress. Noir films tend to possess a set of characteristics as well. For example, they tend to have a more subjective
Research into the typical elements of the genre combined with positive film reviews by prestigious film critics were able to prove that the genre was successfully carried through from film to book. Because the two mediums a require different presentation, different measures must be taken in order to convey the noir style. In the film, elements such as an objective presentation and perception of the plot, a distorted and crooked camera angle to symbolize corruption, and music to set the tone and theme are key in showcasing the genre; whereas in the book, elements such as mysterious, detective, or criminal storylines and, often, the pitting of one individual against a group. Overall, both pieces of work resonate with the noir genre, and both pieces are able to express this genre using techniques most accessible and applicable to the respective medium