''The Miracle Worker'', 1962 - art by Jean-Claude Ghirardi
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''The Miracle Worker'', 1962 - art by Jean-Claude Ghirardi
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
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a 1962 American biographical film directed by Arthur Penn. The film is based on the play of the same name by William Gibson, which in turn is an adaptation of Helen Keller's autobiography, "The Story of My Life." "The Miracle Worker" tells the inspiring and true story of the relationship between Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan.
The film stars Anne Bancroft as Annie Sullivan and Patty Duke as Helen Keller. Both actresses deliver exceptional performances in their roles.
The story begins with the arrival of Annie Sullivan, a young and determined teacher who is hired to help young Helen Keller, a deaf and blind child. Helen's parents, played by Victor Jory and Inga Swenson, are at a loss as to how to communicate with their daughter, who is trapped in a world of darkness and silence.
Annie Sullivan faces the immense challenge of breaking through to Helen, teaching her to understand language and communication. The film depicts the intense struggle and breakthrough moments in their journey, including the iconic scene at the water pump, where Helen first makes the connection between words and objects.
"The Miracle Worker" is celebrated for its powerful storytelling and emotional impact. It portrays the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of education and communication. Anne Bancroft's portrayal of Annie Sullivan earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress, and Patty Duke received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Helen Keller.
The film was well-received by both audiences and critics, and it remains a classic in the genre of inspirational biographical films. "The Miracle Worker" also helped bring awareness to the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and the importance of education and communication for all.
About the artist:
Jean-Claude Ghirardi was born on August 14, 1938 in Paris. He first worked as a graphic designer in advertising and doing movie posters before devoting himself to painting. He has lived and worked in Saint-Paul-de-Vence since 1987.
The style of his movie posters is characterized by an original and distinctive dissonance. For colors, the cold tones of purple and bluish are juxtaposed with warm colors such as red, yellow, and orange. It creates a particular effect of contrapositions.
The same contrast in style: Ghirardi realizes compositions where incredibly realistic portraits coexist with more sketchy and abstract backgrounds and scenes, almost splashes of color. Moreover, the use in some cases of sepia tones makes the artist's portraits look almost like traditional sketches or charcoals inserted into colorful and innovative contexts.
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June 1st, 2021
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