''Gilda'' 1946 - art by Boris Grinsson
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''Gilda'' 1946 - art by Boris Grinsson
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Digital Art
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Vintage movie poster for ''Gilda'', a classic film noir released in 1946, directed by Charles Vidor and starring Rita Hayworth in the titular role, alongside Glenn Ford and George Macready. The film is renowned for its stylish cinematography, intricate plot, and Rita Hayworth's iconic performance.
Set in post-World War II Buenos Aires, "Gilda" tells the story of a complex love triangle involving the sultry and enigmatic Gilda, played by Rita Hayworth, Johnny Farrell, portrayed by Glenn Ford, and Ballin Mundson, played by George Macready. Johnny is a small-time gambler who becomes the right-hand man to Ballin, a wealthy casino owner. When Johnny is introduced to Ballin's beautiful new wife, Gilda, it becomes evident that there is a history and intense attraction between Johnny and Gilda.
The film weaves a web of intrigue, jealousy, and betrayal as Johnny and Gilda's passionate but tumultuous relationship unfolds. "Gilda" is known for its sensual and provocative moments, especially Rita Hayworth's iconic performance of "Put the Blame on Mame," during which she performs a striptease.
The film's cinematography, particularly the use of shadows and lighting to create a sense of mystery and tension, is a hallmark of the film noir genre. The interplay of light and darkness adds depth to the characters and the story.
Rita Hayworth's portrayal of Gilda is the film's centerpiece. Her performance as the femme fatale is one of the most iconic in cinematic history. She embodies the character's complexity, sensuality, and vulnerability, making Gilda both alluring and sympathetic.
"Gilda" is noted for its themes of desire, manipulation, and the destructive power of jealousy. It also touches on post-war anxieties and the moral ambiguity of the characters. The film's twists and turns keep the audience engaged as the characters' motives and loyalties are revealed.
Despite being controversial in its time due to its sexual innuendos and themes, "Gilda" has become a classic film noir and is celebrated for its stylish presentation and Rita Hayworth's unforgettable performance. It remains a significant entry in the genre, known for its blend of suspense, romance, and noir elements, and continues to be studied and appreciated by cinephiles and film historians.
About the artist:
Boris Grinsson (1907, Pskov, Russia, - 1999, Paris) was a designer of Russian origin who lived and worked in France. For about 30 years of his career, from the 1940s to the 1970s, he painted more than 2000 posters for the French cinema circuit, becoming extremely popular among film directors.
After studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Estonia, where the family moved to escape the Russian Revolution, the artist reached Berlin and enrolled in Decorative Arts. Grinsson immediately started working in cinema at the UFA studios in Balberg and soon began designing posters for the Paramount and MGM. He worked among the many directors, including Alfred Hitchcock, Luis Buñuel, Billy Wilder, Alain Resnais, and Luchino Visconti.
His designs were also particularly controversial. In 1932 he drew a polemic caricature of Adolf Hitler. As a result, he was forced to move to Paris to escape the Nazi regime. Nevertheless, he continued to create the French versions of many famous movie posters in France.
Grinsson’s painting style for posters is characterized by his peculiar treatment of colors. If compared with the style of Italian designers, for example, his portraits appear somewhat schematic. Rather than using strong contrasts between light and shadow, Grinsson
modulated his figures with bold flat planes of colors and cool and defined outlines.
His posters often look like works of modern art rather than traditional sketches. Even the color palette is somewhat restricted, preferring different shades of yellows, greens, blues. However, the chromatic and formal restriction of Grinsson’s style is not to be seen as a limitation but as a legacy of the lithography technique that dominated German design until the early 1960s. A historical and peculiar element that distinguishes its very different and endless production.
Search “Grinsson” to see more of his art.
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January 4th, 2021
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