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''Casablanca'', 2 1942 - art by Silvano Campeggi
A vintage movie poster of ''Casablanca'' a 1942 American romantic drama film directed by Michael Curtiz and is widely regarded as one of the... more
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''Casablanca'', 2 1942 - art by Silvano Campeggi
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A vintage movie poster of ''Casablanca'' a 1942 American romantic drama film directed by Michael Curtiz and is widely regarded as one of the greatest films in cinematic history. The film is known for its iconic performances, memorable dialogue, and timeless love story set against the backdrop of World War II.
The plot of "Casablanca" is set in the Moroccan city of Casablanca in 1941, during the early years of World War II. The film follows the story of Rick Blaine, played by Humphrey Bogart, a cynical and disillusioned American expatriate who runs a popular nightclub and casino in Casablanca. His world is turned upside down when his former lover, Ilsa Lund, portrayed by Ingrid Bergman, walks into his establishment with her husband, Victor Laszlo, a Czech resistance leader played by Paul Henreid.
The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas as Rick is faced with the choice of helping Ilsa and Victor escape the clutches of the Nazis or staying true to his own self-interest. The iconic line "Here's looking at you, kid" and the song "As Time Goes By" are just a few examples of the memorable moments and lines from the film.
"Casablanca" is celebrated for its ensemble cast, including Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, and others, all of whom deliver exceptional performances. The film's portrayal of the challenges and moral ambiguities of wartime adds depth to its characters and narrative.
The movie received critical acclaim upon its release and won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It has since become a classic and a cultural touchstone, known for its enduring appeal and its status as a timeless romance and wartime drama.
"Casablanca" remains a beloved and influential film, often ranked among the greatest films ever made. Its combination of romance, suspense, and memorable characters has made it a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences around the world.
About the artist:
Silvano Campeggi, nicknamed "Nano," has a unique style characterized by a sharp simplicity. The line of his drawings is distinct and thick, with few colors and elements. This essentiality is not an obstacle as it led him to create endless scenarios and combinations.
The style is vaguely reminiscent of Japanese prints and etchings: there is the same pursuit of cleanliness, balance, and graphic directness. Campeggi in some movie posters even reaches the conceptual style, choosing for the representation of the film just iconic objects, a face, an expression, a title. There is truly essential modernity in Campeggi's posters.
Silvano "Nano" Campeggi (1923–2018), born in Florence, Italy, was a painter and poster designer, today considered one of the most influential graphic artists in the history of American cinema. While living in Hollywood, he designed and produced the posters for many classic Hollywood films. As a result, he became known as "The Artist to the Stars".
Campeggi returned to Florence in the late 1990s after a long career in the United States, where he had created cinematic billboards for historical films such as 'Gone with the Wind," "Casablanca," "Singing in the Rain," "An American in Paris," "West Side Story," "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," "Winners and Losers," "Exodus," and "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
His father, a printer and typesetter, introduced him to the world of graphics and design at an early age. Campeggi attended the Art School at Porta Romana, studying under accomplished painters such as Ottone Rosai and Ardengo Soffici.
Campeggi's first career breakthrough arrived in the form of a World War II commission from the American Red Cross to paint the portraits of American soldiers before they returned home. After the war, he moved to Rome, where he was engaged by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Following, he produced the poster for "Gone with the Wind," featuring a painting of Clark Gable holding Vivien Leigh in a passionate embrace.
Over the course of his career, Campeggi designed posters and advertising graphics for over 3000 films, designing for the likes of MGM, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Universal, Columbia Pictures, United Artists, RKO, 20th Century Fox, and several other movie studios. Sixty-four of the films he illustrated for won Oscars.
By the 1970s, film poster illustrations packed less of a punch due to the emergence of television and newspaper advertising. In response, Campeggi returned to Florence, Italy around that time. Various private and public organizations soon commissioned him to do paintings, including a postage stamp in 1975.
In 2008, for the 150th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini’s birth, Campeggi was commissioned to produce a special tribute titled "The Girls of Puccini." The same year, he began working on a Napoleon series to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the emperor's association with the island of Elba. The "Napoleon at Elba" exhibition opened in September 2008 at Portoferraio.
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May 28th, 2021
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