What noir conventions are present in the film 'Drive

Technical conventions - A common convention present in the noir genre is the shadow caused from light shining through venetian blinds, this is shown in the scene when Blanche is in the bathroom after a confrontation with Ryan Gosling, the shadow from the blinds is shown across the back of the bathroom. Another common convention used in the noir genre is the use of low key lighting. Directors use the lighting to show the morales of a character. Ryan Goslings character is shown regularly in the film with half of his face in the light and the other half shadowed, this shows how he has elements of bad about him but also has good intentions. Also this is shown in the scene where the assassin is shown walking towards the lift, he is shown in total darkness which represents his evil side and that he has bad morales. Also in the scene where Standard, Irene, Ryan Gosling and the young boy are at the table, the young boy is shown in full lighting, this shows his innocence and how he is yet to develop a bad side. 

Character roles - Typical noir films include a cynical protagonist, a femme fatale, and an authoritative figure who is corrupt. These character roles are evident in the film. Ryan Goslings character acts as the cynical protagonist, we know this as he is the character who is focused on throughout the film, he also has a flaw which is his mental state as he seems depressed at all times and rarely smiles, his main aim is to please the femme fatale and to protect her. Irene acts as the femme fatale as Ryan Goslings attraction to her leads to him attempting to protect both herself and her family. Irene is Ryan Goslings constant motivation and by trying to protect her Ryan Gosling finds himself in very dangerous situations. Blanche is shown as a corrupt character in the film, this is shown when Ryan Gosling finds that she knows that Standard is going to