''Bonnie and Clyde'', 1967 - art by Giuliano Nistri
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''Bonnie and Clyde'', 1967 - art by Giuliano Nistri
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage Italian movie poster of ''Bonnie and Clyde'', a classic American crime film released in 1967. Directed by Arthur Penn and starring Warren Beatty as Clyde Barrow and Faye Dunaway as Bonnie Parker, the film is loosely based on the real-life criminal couple Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who were active during the Great Depression era.
The movie tells the story of Bonnie and Clyde, two young lovers who become infamous outlaws in the early 1930s. They embark on a crime spree across the Midwest, robbing banks and evading the law while gaining notoriety for their audacious heists. Along the way, they are joined by a gang of accomplices, including Clyde's brother Buck (Gene Hackman) and Buck's wife Blanche (Estelle Parsons).
"Bonnie and Clyde" is known for its innovative and influential cinematic techniques. It was one of the first films of the New Hollywood era, characterized by its departure from traditional Hollywood conventions. The film's use of violence and its portrayal of antiheroes challenged the moral and storytelling norms of its time. The violent and brutal shootouts were particularly groundbreaking for their realistic and graphic depiction, setting a new standard for cinematic violence.
The film is also notable for its complex characters, blending elements of romance, tragedy, and rebellion. Beatty and Dunaway deliver memorable performances as the titular characters, capturing the essence of Bonnie and Clyde's complicated relationship.
"Bonnie and Clyde" received critical acclaim upon its release and was a commercial success. It was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Warren Beatty). The film's impact on American cinema and its role in the New Hollywood movement make it a significant milestone in film history, and it remains a classic of its era.
About the poster artist:
Giuliano Nistri, born in Rome in 1929, was a highly successful poster artist with a background in painting, caricature, and illustration. His first poster for a feature film was in 1943, subsequently working with most major studios. He designed all the film posters for Titanus, an Italian film studio founded in 1904 which produced hundreds of Italian films.
Nistri was noted for his creative use of light and shadows on faces, as seen in his poster for Le Mepris (1963). Among his important works were La Strada (1954), Rio Bravo (1959), and My Fair Lady (1961).
Nistri shows in his designs how it is possible to coordinate order and dynamism in the same artwork. His compositions are extremely schematic, often scenes and characters are placed in structured rectangular bands, with the vertical or horizontal orientation that materially divides the space. This expedient gives effectiveness and clarity of reading but does not miss the movement.
The static nature of Nistri’s art is only apparent. His figures are dynamic thanks to changes in posture and facial expressions. The sometimes-monochrome portraits highlight different expressions, halfway between caricature and illustration. Some of his movie posters look almost like the covers of detective books because of the composition, even though they do not deal with genre films. Giuliano Nistri’s paintings are like curtains, opening onto a theatrical scene.
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February 5th, 2022
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