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''The Mystery of the Indian Temple'', 1963 - art by Luigi Martinati
A vintage Italian movie poster of Il Mistero del Tempio Indiano (English: The Mystery of the Indian Temple) is an Italian film released in 1963. It... more
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''The Mystery of the Indian Temple'', 1963 - art by Luigi Martinati
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A vintage Italian movie poster of "Il Mistero del Tempio Indiano" (English: "The Mystery of the Indian Temple") is an Italian film released in 1963. It was directed by Roberto Mauri and starred Senta Berger along with other actors like Hans von Borsody, Alberto Lupo, and Helga Sommerfeld.
The movie is a adventure film that takes place in India. It revolves around a group of treasure hunters who embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of an ancient Indian temple. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including rival treasure hunters and the dangers of the jungle. The film combines elements of adventure, mystery, and exploration as the characters search for the hidden treasures within the temple while also dealing with interpersonal conflicts and external threats.
"Il Mistero del Tempio Indiano" is an example of the adventure genre that was popular in European cinema during the mid-20th century. It blends exotic locations and treasure hunting themes to create an entertaining and suspenseful story. Senta Berger's involvement in the film likely added to its appeal, as she was a well-known actress at the time.
About the poster artist:
Luigi Martinati (1893-1983), born in Florence, Italy, on Dec. 31, 1893, was a significant Italian illustrator and painter. He spent most of his career creating artwork for film posters.
While growing up in Florence, he attended the Academy of Fine Arts, then moved to Rome in 1911 when he was 18. There, he worked as an apprentice for film poster artist Federico Ballester (1868-1926), the father of Anselmo Ballester, who also became a poster artist.
Between 1923 and 1941, he devoted himself to advertising illustration. He designed posters of various subjects and themes, from commercial advertising billboards to tourist signs to political posters to significant celebratory events.
He later became the director of IGAP (Impresa Generale Affissioni PubblicitĂ ), a leading advertising agency in Rome. In that role, he began collaborating with various film companies, primarily Warner Brothers studios. Soon after World War II, the advertising sector became dedicated exclusively to movie illustrations.
In the mid-1940s, he teamed up with two other painters of Italian film posters, Anselmo Ballester and Alfredo Capitani. Together, they founded BCM studio (using letters from their surnames) and dedicated their efforts exclusively to producing film posters.
Martinati's images typically invoked robust realism. His style was characterized by a foreground depicting a large portrait with a minor scene in the background. He also stands out for his technique, which focused on the strength of the subjects without lingering on details and particulars. The heroes of Martinati posters are realistic and believable, with few exaggerated expressions or poses..
In 1959, he cut back on his partnership with Warner Brothers and other film production and distribution companies. By 1967, he discontinued his successful career as a film poster artist to work primarily as an easel painter.
He died in Rome in 1983 at the age of 90.
To see some of his other posters, enter his last name in the search.
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February 8th, 2022
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