''Paris au Mois Daout'', 1966, movie poster painting by Jean Mascii
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''Paris au Mois Daout'', 1966, movie poster painting by Jean Mascii
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Movie World Posters
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Painting - Movie Posters
Description
Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''Paris au Mois Daout'', also known as "Paris in August," is a 1966 French comedy film directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre. The film is known for its charming and humorous exploration of an unusual scenario involving an unexpected vacation during the month of August in Paris.
The story of "Paris au Mois d’Août" follows the character of Victor Hardy, a diligent and dedicated public servant played by Jean-Pierre Cassel. Victor's meticulous work schedule is disrupted when he mistakenly believes that he has been granted a month-long vacation during August. He embarks on an impromptu journey through Paris, exploring the city and its various neighborhoods, mingling with diverse characters, and enjoying the sights and sounds of the summer in the city.
Jean-Pierre Cassel delivers a delightful and whimsical performance as Victor Hardy, capturing the character's initial confusion and later enthusiasm for his unexpected vacation. The film is also notable for its ensemble cast, including the likes of Catherine Deneuve and Françoise Dorléac.
"Paris au Mois d’Août" is celebrated for its lighthearted and comedic take on Victor's misadventures as he explores Paris during a month when many Parisians traditionally go on vacation. The film captures the charm of the city and its diverse inhabitants, offering a whimsical and affectionate portrait of Parisian life.
While "Paris au Mois d’Août" may not be as widely recognized as some other French films, it remains appreciated for its humor, character-driven storytelling, and its depiction of Paris as a vibrant and lively backdrop. The film provides a unique perspective on the city and its inhabitants, making it a charming and enjoyable cinematic experience for audiences.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
About the artist:
Jean Mascii was a French painter, poster artist, and illustrator. He was born on July 5, 1926, in Mirandola, Italy, and died in Paris on November 16, 2003. His poster design career spanned over three decades into the 1980s, during which he created over 1,500 posters.
The son of Italian immigrants, Mascii scored his first design job in 1943 when he was 17, making panels for cinema facades at Déco Star. After designing his first poster in 1947, he worked at Pathé Cinéma before setting up his own art studio in 1955. He then designed posters primarily for Warner Bros.
His primary medium was gouache, which lent itself well to reproduction by lithography. On his creative process, he said, "I was given a synopsis or photo sets, and I would get to it." Starting in the 1960s, however, posters were printed with offset. He then began using a technique of accentuating the facial realism of his models against an enriched background. He was one of the first poster artists to depict the hero's face standing out against a series of background sketches, mirroring the twists and turns of the film’s plot.
Once the newer designs of photomontage and computer graphics took hold after the 1980s, Mascii stopped painting poster art. From 1990 on, he primarily designed book covers and devoted himself to painting. He was one of the last portraitists to use the classical style of original paintings.
He also created over 250 book covers, in addition to designing nearly 1,500 cinema posters along with visuals for advertising and press.
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November 3rd, 2022
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