Nordic noir

English

Etymology

Blend of Nordic +‎ film noir.

Noun

Nordic noir (countable and uncountable, plural Nordic noirs)

1. (film, uncountable) A subgenre of film noir, set (and usually produced) in Scandinavia; typified by psychologically complex storylines involving the investigation of cruel or brutal crime, as well as heavy use of stark landscapes, pathetic fallacy and grinding realism.
2. (film, countable) A film or show of this subgenre.

   Synonyms: Scandinavian noir, Scandi noir