Narrative Structure of Film Noir

The Narrative Structure of Film Noir is complex and is shown through the use of flashbacks and voice over narration. The structure goes as follows;

1. Crime Discovered
2. Detective Investigates
3. Detective Reveals Crime
4. Crime Planned
5. Crime Commited

This is the strucutre for many crime films as it creates tension and involves the audience questioning the mystery of the murder, stitching them into the narrative.