Title: In lonely places
Description: "The author investigates the alienation expressed by film noir, pinpointing its motivation in the conflict between desires for escape, autonomy and freedom. This survey examines how film noir reflected radical changes in the physical and social landscapes of postwar America, defining the genre's contribution to the eternal debate between the values of individualism and community"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Alienation (Social psychology) in motion pictures, Film noir, History and criticism, Film criticism, Film noir -- United States -- History and criticism
Places: United States