''Fanny'', 1961 - art by Benny Stilling
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''Fanny'', 1961 - art by Benny Stilling
Artist
Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage movie poster of ''Fanny'', a 1961 American drama film directed by Joshua Logan. It is based on the 1931 French play "Fanny" by Marcel Pagnol and is the second installment in a trilogy of films, following "Marius" (1931) and preceding "César" (1936).
The film features a notable cast, including:
Leslie Caron as Fanny
Maurice Chevalier as César
Charles Boyer as Panisse
Horst Buchholz as Marius
The story is set in the port city of Marseille, France, and revolves around a love triangle involving Fanny, Marius, and Panisse. Fanny is in love with Marius, but he is torn between his love for the sea and his feelings for Fanny. Eventually, Marius leaves Fanny to go on a sea voyage, and she finds herself pregnant. Panisse, an older and wealthy suitor, offers to marry her and raise the child as his own.
"Fanny" explores themes of love, sacrifice, and family in the backdrop of a vibrant Mediterranean setting. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and emotional depth. It was also nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Charles Boyer.
Overall, "Fanny" is a classic film that is part of a trilogy and is known for its portrayal of complex relationships and the challenges of making difficult choices in the pursuit of love and happiness.
About the artist:
Benny Stilling was a Danish poster designer whose career spans from the 1940s through the 1960s. He had an extremely recognizable style, strongly linked to advertising and reminiscent of vintage advertising of the period. Over the three decades of his production, his style became more personal and modern.
Stilling's posters are characterized by highly marked black outlines and solid graphic elements. Figures of the actors are clearly detached from the backgrounds of their posters. While his choice of pastel background colors, such as powder blues, light greens, and pinks, is also a particular feature in much of his work. The modernity of Stilling's style became most apparent in the 1960s.
Search "Stilling" to see more of his art.
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January 19th, 2022
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