''Butterfield 8'', 1960 - art by Jano
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''Butterfield 8'', 1960 - art by Jano
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage movie poster of ''Butterfield 8'', a 1960 American drama film directed by Daniel Mann, based on the 1935 novel of the same name by John O'Hara. The film is notable for its exploration of complex and controversial themes, as well as the Academy Award-winning performance of its lead actress, Elizabeth Taylor.
The story revolves around Gloria Wandrous, portrayed by Elizabeth Taylor, a beautiful and glamorous New York City model with a penchant for a lavish lifestyle and relationships with wealthy men. However, she finds herself entangled in a tumultuous and passionate affair with Weston Liggett, played by Laurence Harvey, a married man with whom she becomes deeply involved.
The film explores themes of love, desire, infidelity, and societal expectations. It delves into the complexities of Gloria's character, her past traumas, and her search for self-identity and emotional fulfillment.
Elizabeth Taylor's performance as Gloria Wandrous is a highlight of the film, earning her the Academy Award for Best Actress. She portrays the character's vulnerability and inner turmoil with depth and intensity, making Gloria a complex and sympathetic figure.
"Butterfield 8" is also known for its daring and controversial subject matter, particularly for its time. It challenged the censorship standards of the era by addressing themes of extramarital affairs and sexual relationships with a frankness that was somewhat unusual in mainstream cinema of the early 1960s.
While "Butterfield 8" may have faced initial controversy, it remains a significant film in Elizabeth Taylor's career and a portrayal of a complex female character navigating the challenges of love and societal expectations. The film's exploration of emotional and moral dilemmas adds depth to its narrative, making it a memorable and thought-provoking drama of its time.
About the artist:
Francisco Fernández-Zarza Pérez (1922, Madrid – May 12, 1992), better known as "Jano," was a Spanish film poster artist, one of the most highly regarded of his time along with Soligó and Macario Quibus, aka "Mac."
The large number of artworks created by Fernando Zarza, known as "Jano," makes it complex to define the unitary aspects of his style. Lively, dynamic, and with intricate compositions, Jano is one of the favorite designers in the panorama of Spanish cinema. He created movie posters that are realistic and photographic and others more caricatured; he realized sensual female portraits but also conceptual images, characterized by few elements and characters.
What strikes you when you look at one of his works is the feeling of movement, dynamism, the vitality of his compositions. Scenes, settings, and protagonists fit together following different directives and vanishing points. The chaos of elements and colors makes Jano's posters a loud set of faces. But in this chaos, there is life, true action.
During the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939, Jano worked as an illustrator for Republican magazines, which caused him to be imprisoned. In the 1950s, he worked as a comic book cover artist for publishers such as "Dollar." However, his skill in film advertising made him the preferred poster artist for many Spanish studios.
In 2006, Montserrat published a book featuring 221 actors painted by Jano. In 2014, an exhibition was held in his honor titled "Jano Movie Faces, 20 Posters to Remember". He also taught painting courses at the University of Madrid.
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