Etymology

film blanc

Today it means: A film characterized by an optimistic outlook, contrasting with film noir. Full definition →

French film blanc
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  1. French · borrowed fromfilm blanc
  2. English todayfilm blanc

Borrowed from French film blanc (literally “white film”).

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