''Conflict'', 1945 - art by Boris Grinsson is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on September 19th, 2021.
''Conflict'', 1945 - art by Boris Grinsson
A vintage movie poster of ''Conflict'', a 1945 film noir directed by Curtis Bernhardt. This suspenseful and atmospheric film features Humphrey Bogart... more
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''Conflict'', 1945 - art by Boris Grinsson
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage movie poster of ''Conflict'', a 1945 film noir directed by Curtis Bernhardt. This suspenseful and atmospheric film features Humphrey Bogart in the lead role and explores themes of jealousy, deception, and murder. While not as widely known as some of Bogart's other films, "Conflict" is a notable entry in the film noir genre.
The film's plot revolves around Richard Mason, portrayed by Humphrey Bogart, a successful and seemingly content husband. However, beneath the surface of his seemingly idyllic life, lies a deep-seated jealousy and a desire to be rid of his wife, Kathryn, played by Alexis Smith. Mason's obsession with his wife's friend, Evelyn Turner, played by Sydney Greenstreet, sets the stage for a web of deceit and betrayal.
One of the central themes explored in "Conflict" is the destructive power of jealousy and the lengths to which an individual can go to eliminate a perceived obstacle. Richard Mason's character undergoes a transformation from a seemingly ordinary man to someone driven to commit murder in the name of love and jealousy.
The film employs classic film noir elements, including shadowy cinematography, a morally ambiguous protagonist, and a sense of impending doom. These elements create a dark and brooding atmosphere that is characteristic of the film noir genre.
"Conflict" also features strong performances from its cast, with Bogart delivering a compelling portrayal of a man driven to the brink by his emotions and obsessions. Sydney Greenstreet's presence adds depth to the film as he plays a pivotal role in the unfolding drama.
In summary, "Conflict" is a lesser-known but intriguing film noir from 1945 that delves into themes of jealousy, deception, and murder. Humphrey Bogart's performance and the film's noir aesthetics contribute to its lasting appeal among fans of the genre. It serves as a reminder of the complex and morally ambiguous characters that often inhabit the world of film noir, where the line between right and wrong is blurred, and dark secrets lurk in the shadows.
About the artist:
Boris Grinsson (1907, Pskov, Russia, - 1999, Paris) was a designer of Russian origin who lived and worked in France. For about 30 years of his career, from the 1940s to the 1970s, he painted more than 2000 posters for the French cinema circuit, becoming extremely popular among film directors.
After studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Estonia, where the family moved to escape the Russian Revolution, the artist reached Berlin and enrolled in Decorative Arts. Grinsson immediately started working in cinema at the UFA studios in Balberg and soon began designing posters for the Paramount and MGM. He worked among the many directors, including Alfred Hitchcock, Luis Buñuel, Billy Wilder, Alain Resnais, and Luchino Visconti.
His designs were also particularly controversial. In 1932 he drew a polemic caricature of Adolf Hitler. As a result, he was forced to move to Paris to escape the Nazi regime. Nevertheless, he continued to create the French versions of many famous movie posters in France.
Grinsson’s painting style for posters is characterized by his peculiar treatment of colors. If compared with the style of Italian designers, for example, his portraits appear somewhat schematic. Rather than using strong contrasts between light and shadow, Grinsson
modulated his figures with bold flat planes of colors and cool and defined outlines.
His posters often look like works of modern art rather than traditional sketches. Even the color palette is somewhat restricted, preferring different shades of yellows, greens, blues. However, the chromatic and formal restriction of Grinsson’s style is not to be seen as a limitation but as a legacy of the lithography technique that dominated German design until the early 1960s. A historical and peculiar element that distinguishes its very different and endless production.
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September 19th, 2021
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