Saturday 9 October 2010

Femme Fatale

The femme fatale is the main character in a film. She is a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive, in the way that she leads men into compromising or dangerous situations. She has an irresistible seductive charm and often leads those who love her into danger or despair. She has an alluring, mysterious character.
She is deviant, inscrutible, focused and manipulative.


This is an image of a typical Femme Fatale character.

She is very attractive and seductive, seen in a vulnerable pose against a wall. She has perfect hair and make-up. The shadows and lighting in this shot are important as they create connotations of enigma and suspicion.

1 comment:

  1. Note that the femme fatale archetype is a misogynist construction. Any woman who was deviant or stepped out of line in traditional thrillers was usually punished or tamed. Note the fate of Eve in "Once Upon a Time in America".

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