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Review of by Brad H — 02 Apr 2011

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One of the biggest characteristics of film noir is the trademark black-and-white lighting which many have attributed to the German Expressionism influence that was caused by the influx of Jewish film makers who arrived in Hollywood after leaving a Hitler-run Germany.

"Sleep, My Love" is a good example of this as director, Douglas Sirk, was one of most famous Jewish emigres. The lighting in this is so profound to watch that it almost becomes a character in the film itself, which is a tightly-wound, psychological crime drama.

Overall, a fantastic part of the noir cannon and highly recommended for anyone interested in the old classics.

This review of Sleep, My Love (1948) was written by on 02 Apr 2011.

Sleep, My Love has generally received positive reviews.

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