''And God Created Woman'', 1956 - art by Rene Peron
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''And God Created Woman'', 1956 - art by Rene Peron
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
Description
A vintage movie poster reprint of ''And God Created Woman'',a 1956 French drama film directed by Roger Vadim. The film is known for its provocative themes, sensuality, and the breakthrough performance of Brigitte Bardot, who became an international sex symbol due to her role in the film. Here is a description of the film:
Plot:
"And God Created Woman" is set in a small coastal town on the French Riviera and revolves around the character of Juliette Hardy, portrayed by Brigitte Bardot. Juliette is an impulsive and free-spirited 18-year-old orphan who has been raised in a local orphanage.
Juliette's beauty and sensual allure make her the object of desire for many of the men in the town, including Antoine Tardieu (played by Christian Marquand), a wealthy and respectable young man who wishes to marry her, and Eric Carradine (played by Curt Jürgens), a sophisticated older man and entrepreneur.
The film explores Juliette's sexual awakening and her pursuit of independence and freedom. She becomes involved in romantic entanglements with both Antoine and Eric, leading to personal and societal conflicts. Her unconventional behavior and disregard for traditional norms create tension in the conservative community.
As Juliette navigates her desires and relationships, she challenges the conventional morality of the town and defies the expectations placed upon her as a young woman. Her actions and choices provoke controversy and judgment from the townspeople.
"And God Created Woman" is characterized by its bold exploration of sexuality and female empowerment, which was considered groundbreaking for its time. The film's title and themes allude to the biblical creation story, suggesting that Juliette represents a modern, uninhibited Eve.
Brigitte Bardot's performance as Juliette made her an international star and an iconic figure in the world of cinema. Her portrayal of the uninhibited and seductive young woman challenged societal norms and helped redefine perceptions of female sexuality onscreen.
The film's director, Roger Vadim, was known for his exploration of sensuality and relationships in his work. "And God Created Woman" marked a significant moment in the evolution of cinema's treatment of sexuality and the portrayal of women.
While "And God Created Woman" received mixed critical reception upon its release, it gained notoriety for its themes and Brigitte Bardot's captivating performance. Over the years, it has become a classic of French cinema and a symbol of the cultural and social changes of the 1950s. The film remains an important landmark in the history of cinema and a significant work in the career of Brigitte Bardot.
About the artist:
Roger Soubie (1898–1984) was born in France and moved to 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 6th, 2021
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