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What genre of film is identified by its use of somber tones and pessimistic moods, characteristic visual elemetns such as exaggerated camera setups and lighting, and characters who tend to be cynical, disillusioned, and often insecure or impotent loners?

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The type of genre is called Film Noir.
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