''Doctor Zhivago'', 1965 - art by Georges Allard
by Movie World Posters
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''Doctor Zhivago'', 1965 - art by Georges Allard
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
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A vintage movie poster reprint of ''Doctor Zhivago'', a 1965 epic romantic drama film directed by David Lean, based on the novel of the same name by Boris Pasternak. The film is known for its sweeping cinematography, epic scope, and powerful storytelling, and it is considered one of the greatest films in cinematic history.
The story of "Doctor Zhivago" is set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution and World War I. It follows the life of Yuri Zhivago (played by Omar Sharif), a physician and poet, as he experiences the tumultuous events of the era. Zhivago is married to Tonya (played by Geraldine Chaplin) but falls in love with Lara Antipova (played by Julie Christie), a woman he meets during the chaos of the revolution.
The film explores themes of love, war, revolution, and the impact of historical events on individual lives. It is a sprawling and emotionally charged narrative that spans decades, taking viewers on a journey through the Russian landscape.
"Doctor Zhivago" is renowned for its breathtaking cinematography, with director David Lean and cinematographer Freddie Young capturing the grandeur of the Russian countryside and the harshness of winter. The film's visuals, including the iconic scenes of the ice-covered landscapes, have become iconic in cinema.
The performances in "Doctor Zhivago" are exceptional, with Omar Sharif delivering a poignant portrayal of Yuri Zhivago and Julie Christie earning an Academy Award for her role as Lara. The film also features strong supporting performances from Alec Guinness, Rod Steiger, and Tom Courtenay.
The film's score, composed by Maurice Jarre, includes the memorable and haunting "Lara's Theme," which became an iconic piece of film music and is closely associated with the film.
"Doctor Zhivago" received widespread critical acclaim upon its release and was a commercial success. It won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (David Lean), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Robert Bolt).
Over the years, "Doctor Zhivago" has continued to be celebrated for its epic storytelling, memorable characters, and stunning visuals. It is regarded as a classic of cinema and is often cited as one of the greatest love stories ever told on film.
About the artist:
Gilbert ("Georges") Allard (Oct. 15, 1916, Rouvray-Saint-Croix, France—Dec. 7, 2002, Saint-Evertin, France) was a leading French postwar and contemporary poster artist, active from the end of the 1940s through the 1960s.
He painted and signed more than eighty posters for films distributed in France. The French advertising agency Jacques Fourastié produced the majority of his posters.
He often differed from other French poster artists who used graphic elements since he preferred traditional painting techniques. As a result, he used fine brushwork to paint intricate, unexaggerated facial details while adding more dynamic features to the background images, which blended expertly with the key image. In combination, his poster art produced images of the film's essential theme.
An example of those style qualities can be seen in his poster for "Contempt" (aka "Le Mepris," (1963) with Brigitte Bardot, along with other posters, as in "Red River" (1948), "Baby Doll" (1956), and "Doctor Zhivago" (1965).
Search for "Allard" to see some of his other art.
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May 26th, 2021
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