''La Strada'', 1954 - art by Roger Jacquier #1 is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on May 27th, 2021.
''La Strada'', 1954 - art by Roger Jacquier #1
A vintage Italian movie poster of ''La Strada'',.a 1954 Italian drama film directed by Federico Fellini and starring Giulietta Masina, Anthony Quinn,... more
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''La Strada'', 1954 - art by Roger Jacquier #1
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A vintage Italian movie poster of ''La Strada'',.a 1954 Italian drama film directed by Federico Fellini and starring Giulietta Masina, Anthony Quinn, and Richard Basehart. The film is often considered a masterpiece of Italian cinema and is known for its emotional depth, poetic storytelling, and memorable characters.
The story of "La Strada" follows the journey of Gelsomina, played by Giulietta Masina, a simple and naive young woman who is sold by her impoverished mother to a brutish and abusive traveling circus performer named Zampanò, portrayed by Anthony Quinn. Gelsomina becomes his assistant and is subjected to a harsh and often cruel life on the road.
As they travel together, Gelsomina and Zampanò encounter various characters and face the challenges of their itinerant existence. Their relationship is marked by both tenderness and conflict, and the film explores themes of love, freedom, and the human condition.
"La Strada" is renowned for its evocative cinematography and Fellini's ability to capture the beauty and melancholy of the Italian countryside. The film's score by Nino Rota adds to its emotional resonance and is considered one of the iconic film scores in cinema history.
Giulietta Masina delivers a captivating and heartfelt performance as Gelsomina, portraying the character's innocence and vulnerability with grace and authenticity. Anthony Quinn's portrayal of Zampanò is both menacing and complex, revealing the character's inner turmoil.
The film received critical acclaim upon its release and won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. "La Strada" is celebrated for its exploration of the human condition and the poignancy of its characters' journeys. It remains a classic of world cinema and is often cited as one of Federico Fellini's greatest works, showcasing his ability to blend realism with poetic storytelling.
About the artist:
Roger Jacquier (aka “Rojac”) (1913-1997) was a French illustrator.
From 1932, when he was 19, he created illustrations for film posters during the 1930s through the 1950s. His art style is considered unique in that he combines bold use of colors with dynamic compositions, which gives the viewer a clear sense of high energy.
The energy of his art is palpable in his movie posters. The French illustrator creates a mixture of styles, drawing both from reality and from more rarefied atmospheres, from sur-reality.
Rojac is a purist in the veristic representation of faces and characters, but his compositions unhinge the sense of reality in a dynamic way. Strong outlines, bold colors, juxtapositions of cold and warm hues, and complementary colors such as orange and blue, create animated and fast-paced scenarios.
His compositions are characterized by scenes within scenes, intersecting elements, making Rojac's approach to design and filmmaking complex magic. He also used hand-lettering for many of his titles and a wide range of typefaces for the other text.
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May 27th, 2021
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