''Love Is My Profession'', 1958 - art by Angelo Cesselon
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''Love Is My Profession'', 1958 - art by Angelo Cesselon
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage Italian movie poster of ''Love Is My Profession'', a French drama film released in 1958. The original French title of the film is "En cas de malheur." The movie was directed by Claude Autant-Lara and based on a novel by Georges Simenon. It is also known by its English title, "Love Is My Profession."
The film revolves around a complex and morally ambiguous love story. Brigitte Bardot stars as Yvette Maudet, a young and beautiful woman who is unhappily married to a wealthy older man. Her dissatisfaction with her marriage leads her to engage in an affair with an older, renowned lawyer named André Gobillot, played by Jean Gabin.
Gobillot becomes infatuated with Yvette and, against his better judgment, decides to defend her in court when she is accused of theft. The relationship between the two characters becomes increasingly tangled as Gobillot tries to protect Yvette, both legally and emotionally. He is torn between his professional responsibilities as a lawyer and his growing affection for his client.
The film explores themes of love, desire, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. It delves into the emotional turmoil experienced by the characters and the ethical dilemmas they face. The performances of Brigitte Bardot and Jean Gabin received critical acclaim, and the film is notable for its exploration of the darker aspects of love and passion.
"Love Is My Profession" is considered a classic of French cinema and is known for its compelling storytelling and strong performances. It's a film that explores the complexities of human emotions and relationships, making it a noteworthy entry in the world of French cinema in the late 1950s.
About the artist:
Angelo Cesselon (Feb. 17, 1922 - Sept. 26, 1992) was an Italian poster painter born in Cinto Caomaggiore, Veneto. His art style became noted for its vibrant chromatic mixtures and original compositions. In addition, he had the striking ability to identify the psychology of a face and paint it using a rich artistic expression.
Cesselon began painting in the traditional 19th-century Venetian style from an early age. However, he became interested in contemporary art after his family moved to Rome. As a result, he began visiting the city's many art and graphic studios.
After World War II he designed posters for cinema studios, where he worked on all stages of poster production, from the initial draft to the completed poster. His preferred style, which he called the "spirit of the film," depicted only one large image, often a portrait, instead of the typical collage of many small images. Along with other Italian poster designers from the 1940s through the 1970s, he introduced new expressive methods that changed the look and feel of movie posters.
Cesselon also was known for his graphic design skill in the form of magazine and newspaper illustrations. In 1955, he was awarded the Italian Spiga Cambellotti prize for being the best cinematographic painter of the year. After winning another international award in 1958, his portrait work gained worldwide recognition. He was commissioned to paint portraits of many famous and influential personalities, including Italian President Giovanni Gronchi, Pope John XXIII, and Pope John Paul II.
As a portraitist for film stars into the 1970s, he worked directly with Gina Lollobrigida, Marilyn Monroe, Vittorio Gassman, and Totò. His work also led to collaborations with several major film studios in Europe and America, painting many of Hollywood's major stars.
He died in Velletri, Italy, in 1992. A book was published about his work in 1999: "Angelo Cesselon, Cinema Painter: A love story, Original cinematographic sketches: 1945-1975 ."
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January 22nd, 2022
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