''Doctor Zhivago'', 1965 - art by Georges Allard #1 is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on January 23rd, 2022.
''Doctor Zhivago'', 1965 - art by Georges Allard #1
Vintage ''key art'' painting used for the poster of ''Doctor Zhivago'', a 1965 epic romantic drama film directed by David Lean, based on the novel of... more
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''Doctor Zhivago'', 1965 - art by Georges Allard #1
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Vintage ''key art'' painting used for the poster of ''Doctor Zhivago'', a 1965 epic romantic drama film directed by David Lean, based on the novel of the same name by Boris Pasternak. The movie is set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution and World War I and tells the story of Dr. Yuri Zhivago, a talented and idealistic poet and physician, played by Omar Sharif.
The film is known for its sweeping and visually stunning cinematography, which captures the beauty of the Russian landscape and the tumultuous events of the time. It's also notable for its memorable musical score composed by Maurice Jarre, which includes the iconic "Lara's Theme."
The plot follows Yuri Zhivago as he navigates his way through the turbulent period of Russian history. He marries Tonya (Geraldine Chaplin), but his life takes a dramatic turn when he meets and falls in love with Lara Antipova (Julie Christie), a beautiful and enigmatic woman. Their love affair becomes the central focus of the film, set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution, the rise of the Bolsheviks, and the subsequent civil war.
As the political and social landscape of Russia changes dramatically, Yuri, Lara, and their families find themselves caught up in the whirlwind of historical events, with their lives forever altered by the forces of history and fate. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and the impact of historical events on individual lives.
"Doctor Zhivago" received critical acclaim upon its release and was a commercial success. It won five Academy Awards, including Best Director for David Lean, and became one of the most iconic and beloved films of the 20th century. The film's epic scope, memorable performances, and stunning visuals continue to make it a classic in the world of cinema.
About the artist:
Gilbert ("Georges") Allard (Oct. 15, 1916, Rouvray-Saint-Croix, France—Dec. 7, 2002, Saint-Evertin, France) was a leading French postwar and contemporary poster artist, active from the end of the 1940s through the 1960s.
He painted and signed more than eighty posters for films distributed in France. The French advertising agency Jacques Fourastié produced the majority of his posters.
He often differed from other French poster artists who used graphic elements since he preferred traditional painting techniques. As a result, he used fine brushwork to paint intricate, unexaggerated facial details while adding more dynamic features to the background images, which blended expertly with the key image. In combination, his poster art produced images of the film's essential theme.
An example of those style qualities can be seen in his poster for "Contempt" (aka "Le Mepris," (1963) with Brigitte Bardot, along with other posters, as in "Red River" (1948), "Baby Doll" (1956), and "Doctor Zhivago" (1965).
Search for "Allard" to see some of his other art.
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January 23rd, 2022
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