''Mutiny on the Bounty'' 1962 - art by Roger Soubie #1
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''Mutiny on the Bounty'' 1962 - art by Roger Soubie #1
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
Description
A vintage French movie poster of ''Mutiny on the Bounty'', a 1962 American historical drama film directed by Lewis Milestone and produced by Aaron Rosenberg. The film is based on the real-life events surrounding the mutiny on the British Royal Navy ship HMS Bounty during its voyage in 1789. It stars Marlon Brando as Fletcher Christian and Trevor Howard as Captain William Bligh. Here's a description of the movie:
Plot Summary:
"Mutiny on the Bounty" is set in the late 18th century and tells the story of the ill-fated voyage of the HMS Bounty, a British naval vessel under the command of the harsh and tyrannical Captain William Bligh. The ship is on a mission to transport breadfruit plants from Tahiti to the West Indies as part of an experiment to provide a cheap food source for slaves.
As the ship sails to Tahiti, tensions rise due to Captain Bligh's brutal and oppressive leadership style. The crew, led by the more compassionate and sympathetic First Lieutenant Fletcher Christian, portrayed by Marlon Brando, becomes increasingly resentful of Bligh's cruelty and mistreatment.
Upon reaching Tahiti, the crew experiences the idyllic and welcoming culture of the island, and many of them form romantic relationships with the Tahitian women. This creates further friction between Captain Bligh and his men.
Tensions eventually boil over, leading to the famous mutiny. Fletcher Christian, driven to action by Bligh's cruelty, leads the mutineers in taking control of the ship and setting Bligh and those loyal to him adrift in a small boat.
The film then follows the mutineers as they return to Tahiti, where they enjoy a peaceful life. However, they soon face the dilemma of what to do next, as they fear retribution from the British Navy. The film's second half focuses on their attempts to find a new home and evade capture.
"Mutiny on the Bounty" explores themes of rebellion, leadership, and the clash between authority and personal morality. It paints a complex picture of Captain Bligh, who is portrayed as both a competent navigator and a cruel disciplinarian.
Marlon Brando's performance as Fletcher Christian is a highlight of the film, capturing the character's internal conflict and the charismatic nature that leads others to follow him.
The film received critical acclaim upon its release and won several Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It remains a classic in the genre of historical dramas and is noted for its portrayal of a famous mutiny in naval history.
About the artist:
Roger Soubie (1898–1984) was born in France and lived in Granville, France after World War II. He began his career by drawing magazine covers and advertising posters for railway companies, car manufacturers, and travel agencies. During his long career as an artist, Soubie created nearly 2,000 film posters, many of which are highly celebrated.
His style is always characterized by lively brushstrokes, attentive to tones, shadows, and transparencies in this wide variety of genres, scenes, and characters. The skin of his actresses, their swathing dresses, look like shining silk designed by a Renaissance painter.
The lines are realistic and traditional: the movie stars are depicted with their distinctive features, almost lifelike, but the composition makes his design genuinely original. Soubie’s protagonists are sometimes centered in the middle of the scene. Other posters may have them inserted in frames or articulated between numerous words and titles with different fonts. Soubie’s movie posters are dynamic. Like an engaging movie, always in motion.
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May 31st, 2021
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