Quote by Brian De Palma

That's what noir feels like to me. It feels like some kind of recurring dream, with very strong archetypes operating. You know, the guilty girl being pursued, falling, all kinds of stuff that we see in our dreams all the time.

That's what noir feels like to me. It feels like some kind o

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This quote describes the essence of noir, a genre that evokes a sense of familiarity akin to recurring dreams. It suggests that noir embodies powerful archetypes, such as the pursued and guilty girl, which resonate deeply within us. These archetypes, often seen in our own dreams, contribute to the enigmatic and captivating nature of noir storytelling.

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