Questionaire

These are the results from a large group discussion between a group of students who are now aware of the genre of film noir.

1.)Were you aware of film noir before it was presented to you?

Results-
No one was aware of film noir until it was presented to them.

2.)What is it you like about film noir?

Results-
-Presented as suggestive rather than explicit.
-Lighting
-The idea of flawed heroes and that clear challenge between a character and the clear flaws.
-The over relation you can draw from individual characters.
-Plot twists.
-Shots and sequences.

3.)What do you like about neo-noirs compared to classic noirs?

Results-
-Shots and overall cinematography that can occur due to modern technology.
-More shocking and modernised.
-Not as suggestive and more blunt.
-Deals with more modern issues so the plot is more relatable.
-Modern audio used.
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4.)Which do you prefer? Neo noir or classic noir?

Results-
-In enjoyment:
   -8 People for neo-noir
   -2 People for classic noir

-Appreciation:
   -9 people for classic noirs
   -1 person for modern noirs

5.)Which do you prefer to have in film noirs?violence or romance?

Results-
-Votes
   -6 people for violence
   -4 people for romance

Explanations-
-Romance leads to violence so they walk hand-in-hand with one another.
-Difficulty in making a film realistically romantic.
-Pure violence is not enjoyed for most audiences, variation between the two is best.
-Violence is easier to achieve in films realistically.

6.)Is dark humour in noirs effective?

Results-
-Votes
   -10 people for dark humour
   -No one completely against dark humour

Explanation-
-Length is the main element that determines if and how much dark humour is presented in a film.
-The idea of this humour must work alongside the plot of the film.

7.)Are flashbacks an effective tool to add dimension to a film?

Results-
   -10 people for flashbacks
   -No one completely against the idea of flashback

8.)Film noirs are usually presented as black and white, do you think this adds or draws away from noirs?

Results-
Preference of black and white to neo noirs
   -Black and white film noirs received 9 votes.
   -Neo noirs received one vote.

Explanation-
   -Black and white are simply easier to pull of if you want to focus directly on progression and plot.
   -Black and white noirs have more flexibility as there is no need to focus on the importance of colours and only that the shot itself can be seen without static.
   -Black and white noirs can sometimes have difficulty in creating modernism
   -It depends almost entirely on the plot of the noir.

These results show me what people enjoy when it is done effectively and works well with plot line. However, this is for a very set target audience of young adults and teens so may not necessarily apply to other audiences. This also shows that the audience of younger ages are not as aware of this classical style in film noir and so results may be tainted in some ways due to lack of knowledge.