''We Are All Murderers'', 1952 - art by Rene Peron
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''We Are All Murderers'', 1952 - art by Rene Peron
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage French movie poster of ''We Are All Murderers'', (French title: "Nous sommes tous des assassins") is a 1952 French film directed by André Cayatte. This powerful drama delves into the harsh realities of the French justice system and societal attitudes towards those who have committed crimes. The film's title, "We Are All Murderers," suggests its central theme of collective responsibility and moral dilemmas.
The story revolves around Paul Dupré, played by Marcel Mouloudji, a young man who is sentenced to death for murder. As the film unfolds, it portrays the grim conditions and psychological anguish faced by prisoners on death row in a French prison. Paul's family, especially his sister Thérèse, portrayed by Jacqueline Pierreux, is deeply affected by his impending execution, and they become determined to save him.
One of the film's central themes is the debate over capital punishment and the ethics of state-sanctioned killing. It raises questions about the culpability of society as a whole when it participates in executions, as indicated by the film's title. The story highlights the emotional toll taken on Paul and his loved ones, as well as the moral dilemma faced by those who must carry out the execution.
"We Are All Murderers" is a thought-provoking and socially conscious film that critiques the death penalty and the justice system. It reflects the post-World War II era in France, a time when debates about ethics, justice, and the value of human life were particularly relevant.
The film received critical acclaim for its exploration of these themes and for its performances, especially Marcel Mouloudji's portrayal of Paul Dupré. It is considered a significant work in the history of French cinema for its social commentary and its contribution to the discourse on capital punishment. "We Are All Murderers" remains a thought-provoking and relevant film that continues to be discussed in the context of both cinema history and social justice issues.
About the artist:
René Péron (March 11, 1904, Paris – April 29, 1972, Le Landin, France) was a prolific poster designer and book illustrator from the late 1920s through the 1950s.
Péron designed more than 2,000 cinema posters between 1930 and 1960, including for major films such as "La Belle Marinière" (1932), "King Kong" (1933), "L'Eternel Retour" (1943), "Jour de fête" (1947), "French Cancan" (1954), "And God Created Woman" (1956) and "Spartacus" (1960).
He created posters that hardly go unnoticed, both in color palette and composition. Incredibly balanced scenes amaze these works of art for their bright colors, sharp contrasts, and bold titles. Peron's color selection explores the nuances of red, orange, pink, often creating differences between complementary colors. For example, blue stands out next to orange, yellow lights up, enhancing the overall picture.
Even the style of the titles is made to attract attention: he works on typefaces, often dynamic, other times geometric, or powerfully contoured. Peron's posters are a mixture of realistic faces, more abstract elements, and flashy texts. A superb balance of reality and poetry.
In the 1950s, he also designed numerous novel covers (especially for crime novels) and illustrations for club editions. After 1960, he devoted himself to illustrating children's books.
Search "Peron" to see more of his art.
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January 20th, 2022
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