''Fan Fan' La Tulipe'', 1952 - art by Jano
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''Fan Fan' La Tulipe'', 1952 - 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 ''Fan Fan' La Tulipe'', 1952, (French title: "Fanfan la Tulipe") is a French swashbuckling adventure film. It was directed by Christian-Jaque and stars Gérard Philipe in the title role of Fanfan, along with Gina Lollobrigida, Marcel Herrand, and Olivier Hussenot in supporting roles.
The film is set in the 18th century and follows the adventures of Fanfan, a charming and roguish young man who becomes embroiled in various escapades. Fanfan joins the French army and finds himself caught up in the midst of the War of the Austrian Succession. His motivation for enlisting is partly to impress a beautiful and feisty gypsy woman named Adeline (played by Gina Lollobrigida) and partly due to his desire for adventure.
As Fanfan progresses through various battles and encounters, he displays his wit, bravery, and swordsmanship skills. The film combines elements of comedy, romance, and action, making it an entertaining and lighthearted adventure.
"Fan-Fan the Tulip" is known for its colorful and energetic portrayal of 18th-century France, filled with lively characters and witty dialogue. The film's swashbuckling sequences, including duels and swordfights, are highlights and showcase the charisma of Gérard Philipe as the dashing and charming Fanfan.
The movie was well-received upon its release and remains a classic in French cinema. It has been remade several times over the years and is considered a notable entry in the genre of French adventure and romantic comedies.with Gina Lollobrigida and Gerard Philipe.
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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January 21st, 2022
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