Film gris
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Film genre From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Film gris ([film ɡʁi], French for "grey film"[1]), a term coined by experimental filmmaker Thom Andersen, is a type of film noir which categorizes a unique series of films that were released between 1947 and 1951. They came in the context of the first wave of the communist investigations of the House Un-American Activities Committee, often made by associates, fellow travellers and supporters of the convicted Hollywood Ten.[2][3]
Films gris offer a leftist criticism[4] of society in general, and of capitalism in particular. They typically examine such themes as the psychological damages of class, the false promises of middle class happiness, and the pitfalls of materialism.[5] The politically-active John Garfield was frequently cast by producing partner Bob Roberts as the leading actor in this sub-genre.
Film gris differs from film noir in some of the following ways:
Andersen identifies the following[7] as films gris:[1]
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