The term 'hard-boiled film genre' is often used to describe a type of crime film that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s. It is also known as 'film NOIR, ' which is a French term meaning 'black film.' This genre typically features dark themes, such as crime, corruption, and moral ambiguity, and often includes elements of suspense, mystery, and violence. The protagonists are usually cynical anti-heroes who are often pitted against powerful forces. Hard-boiled films often feature a femme fatale, a mysterious and seductive woman who is often involved in the criminal underworld.