''Senso'', 1954 - art by Dane Manno
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''Senso'', 1954 - art by Dane Manno
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
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A vintage movie poster of Italian film, ''Senso'', a 1954 Italian film directed by Luchino Visconti. It is a romantic drama set against the backdrop of the Italian Risorgimento (the 19th-century movement for Italian unification). The film is often considered a classic of Italian cinema and is known for its lush cinematography and passionate performances.
The film's plot is set in 1866 during the Austrian occupation of Venice. It follows the tragic love affair between two characters:
Countess Livia Serpieri, played by Alida Valli: She is an aristocratic Venetian woman who becomes involved in a passionate and destructive affair with an Austrian officer.
Lieutenant Franz Mahler, played by Farley Granger: He is the Austrian officer with whom the Countess falls in love.
The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and political turmoil. Countess Livia's passionate and impulsive love for the Austrian officer leads to a series of tragic events as their affair is complicated by the larger political conflict between Italians and Austrians.
"Senso" is known for its visually stunning cinematography, capturing the beauty of Venice and the period costumes in exquisite detail. It is also celebrated for its emotionally charged performances by the lead actors. The film's title, "Senso," translates to "sense" or "feeling" in Italian, highlighting the intense emotions and sensuality at the heart of the story.
"Senso" is often regarded as one of Luchino Visconti's masterpieces and has left a significant mark on the history of Italian cinema. It is a film that combines historical drama with a passionate love story, making it a notable entry in the world of classic cinema.
About the artist:
Dante Manno (1911-1996), born in Rome on September 17, 1911, was an Italian illustrator, painter, and designer of prominent film posters. In Rome, he studied art under Duilio Cambellotti (1876-1960), a noted graphic Art Nouveau artist.
What is striking about Manno’s posters is the imposing presence of reality. He portrays the movie stars by paying incredible attention to their volumes, to the tonal research of colors to create relief, to the areas of light and shadow. The result is extremely three-dimensional, modeled, plastic designs. Manno works on light and on the thickening of the contour line, giving depth to his figures skillfully placed in space. As a result, he creates bodies that seem real and dynamic.
Among his better-known posters was one for the Italian film "Riso Amaro" (1949), aka "Bitter Rice," a neorealist movie by Lux Film. After producing Italian and American movie posters from the 1930s through the 1950s, primarily for Lux Film, he shifted his focus away from posters in the early 1960s and devoted himself exclusively to easel painting.
Manno donated his works to the University of Parma in Italy.
Search for "Manno" to see his other works.
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May 30th, 2021
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