''All the Fine Young Cannibals'', 1960 - art by Jose Montalban
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''All the Fine Young Cannibals'', 1960 - art by Jose Montalban
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Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage movie poster from Spain of ''All the Fine Young Cannibals'', a 1960 American drama film directed by Michael Anderson and based on the novel "A Girl Named Rose" by Rosamond Marshall. The film stars Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner in the lead roles, with George Hamilton in a supporting role. The title of the film is somewhat provocative and metaphorical, as it does not actually involve cannibalism but rather explores the themes of love, rebellion, and societal norms.
The story revolves around the tumultuous relationship between Chad Bixby (played by Robert Wagner), a talented jazz musician, and Sarah "Salome" Davis (played by Natalie Wood), a spirited and free-spirited young woman. Chad and Sarah come from very different backgrounds, with Chad coming from a wealthy and conservative family while Sarah is more unconventional and artistic. Despite these differences, they fall in love and get married.
The film delves into the challenges and obstacles the couple faces in their relationship as they navigate societal expectations and the pressures of their respective families. Chad's family disapproves of his marriage to Sarah, and tensions rise as he tries to establish himself as a successful musician. Sarah, on the other hand, grapples with her own desires and dreams, which clash with the traditional roles expected of women in the 1960s.
"All the Fine Young Cannibals" is notable for its exploration of themes such as love, rebellion against social norms, and the pursuit of individual happiness in the face of societal pressures. It also features a jazz soundtrack, reflecting the cultural and musical influences of the time.
While the film did not achieve widespread critical acclaim or commercial success, it remains a notable entry in the cinematic landscape of the early 1960s, primarily due to the performances of its lead actors and its exploration of the challenges faced by young couples in a changing society.
About the artist:
Jose Montalban (Nov. 3,1925 - Oct. 28, 2020) was a painter, draftsman, and prolific Spanish film poster artist who painted hundreds of posters for major international films.
Montalban navigates through different styles, creating a kaleidoscope of settings and characters with mixed moods. The result is a varied corpus of works that communicates the richness and dynamism of the whole world of cinema. Some posters have truthful traits, while others are sketched and impressionistic. He creates animated-like scenes while others include expressionistic and disturbing atmospheres from their geometric essence. Montalban's talent is in masterfully adapting his style, which fits like a glove with the selected motion picture.
He was born in Alcocer, Guadalajara, Spain, in 1925. As a child, he displayed a natural talent for the arts, which led to a self-taught career as a professional artist. In the 1950s, he collaborated with painter and graphic artist Jano, from whom he learned how to design dynamic film posters. As a result, he became highly skilled at producing art with careful composition, perspective, colorization, and lettering.
Montalbán worked for various film distributors, including Procines, Bengala Films, Castilla Films, and Pelimex. His posters were noted by author Ignacio Michelena Usatorre in his book, Film Posters: 100 Spanish designers.
During his career, Montalbán also worked as an animator at Estudios Moro and collaborated as a cartoonist in publications such as ABC, Blanco y Negro, Triunfo and Selecciones del Reader’s Digest.
He remained an active artist until his final years, painting and exhibiting in numerous Spanish cities. Over 240 of his posters are preserved at the Spanish Film Library in Madrid.
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January 29th, 2022
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