‘Sunset Boulevard’ by Billy Wilder is a film noir which endeavours to expose the dark underbelly of the Hollywood industry. Have a read of our resource to better understand what Film Noir is, how to spot it and some of the ways it is used in this iconic 1950s film.

What is the role of the Femme Fatale in Billy Wilder’s 1950 film noir, ‘Sunset Boulevard' ?

In this post, we will dissect the historical context of this iconic film, unpack its depiction of women and, most notably, the ‘femme fatale.’