English Explanatory Dictionary

Nordic noir

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A subgenre of film noir, set (and usually produced) in Scandinavia; typified by psychologically complex storylines involving the investigation of cruel or brutal crime, as well as heavy use of stark landscapes, pathetic fallacy and grinding realism.
  2. A film or show of this subgenre.

Word forms

Nordic noir Nordic noirs

Etymology

Blend of Nordic + film noir.

Synonyms

Scandinavian noir Scandi noir
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