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STUDENT RESOURCES

NEW! - Film Studies Resources (print) section - Now open to students and the public!

A major element of Genre Studies for film students is film noir. For a simple introduction to noir including its background and influences, with particular reference to the 'femme fatale' archetype, modern or 'neo-noir ' and Australian  equivalents, go to:

Essay - Introduction to Film Noir

Discussion questions - 'femme fatale' seminar

Background notes/study guide to Double Indemnity - (1944)

Essay - The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)

Essay questions - For students Years 11-12 (Australia)

Over time, more material will be added to this part of the site - feedback welcome to guide future contributions!