Nordic noir

English

Etymology

Blend of Nordic +‎ film noir.

Noun

Nordic noir (countable and uncountable, plural Nordic noirs)

  1. (film, uncountable) 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. (film, countable) A film or show of this subgenre.
    Synonyms: Scandinavian noir, Scandi noir
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