She is typically characterized by her intelligence and whit, making her an intriguing figure in cinema. The subgenre of film has captivated audiences with its dark and enigmatic depiction of women, often casting them as seductive, cunning, and morally ambiguous characters. The portrayal of women in film noir, and more specifically the term “femme fatale”, has been a topic of intrigue and fascination for decades. A femme fatale ( / ˌ f æ m f ə ˈ t ɑː l/ or / ˌ f ɛ m f ə ˈ t ɑː l/ French:, literally 'lethal woman'), is a prevalent and indicating theme to the style of film noir. The depictions of women in film noir come in a range of archetypes and stock characters, including the alluring femme fatale. ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) ( November 2020) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Please do not remove this message until conditions to do so are met. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. The neutrality of this article is disputed.
