''Perfect Friday'', 1970 - art by Jano
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''Perfect Friday'', 1970 - art by Jano
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Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage movie poster of ''Perfect Friday'', a 1970 British comedy film directed by Peter Hall. The film combines elements of crime and comedy and is known for its witty dialogue and entertaining plot.
The story of "Perfect Friday" revolves around a scheme hatched by two employees of a London bank, Lord Nicholas "Nick" Dorset (played by Stanley Baker) and Mr. Graham (played by David Warner), along with Dorset's wife, Lady Dorset (played by Ursula Andress). The trio plans a daring heist to steal a large sum of money from the bank's vault on a Friday, using their inside knowledge of the bank's security procedures. However, the heist takes unexpected turns as personal motivations and romantic entanglements come into play.
Key elements of "Perfect Friday" include:
Heist Comedy: The film combines elements of a heist caper with humor, resulting in a lighthearted and entertaining plot.
Stanley Baker's Performance: Stanley Baker delivers a charismatic performance as the suave and scheming Lord Dorset.
Ursula Andress: The film features Ursula Andress in a prominent role as Lady Dorset, adding glamour and intrigue to the story.
Witty Dialogue: "Perfect Friday" is known for its witty and clever dialogue, which adds to the humor and charm of the film.
Crime and Romance: The film explores themes of crime and romance, as personal relationships and motivations become entangled with the heist plot.
"Perfect Friday" is considered a notable entry in the heist comedy genre and is appreciated for its blend of humor and crime elements. While it may not be as well-known as some other films of its era, it remains a fun and enjoyable cinematic experience, showcasing the talents of its cast and director in delivering an entertaining story.
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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September 29th, 2021
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