''Exodus'', 1960 - art by Silvano Campeggi is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on February 2nd, 2022.
''Exodus'', 1960 - art by Silvano Campeggi
A vintage Italian movie poster of ''Exodus'', a 1960 epic war film directed by Otto Preminger and based on the novel of the same name by Leon Uris.... more
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''Exodus'', 1960 - art by Silvano Campeggi
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A vintage Italian movie poster of ''Exodus'', a 1960 epic war film directed by Otto Preminger and based on the novel of the same name by Leon Uris. The movie features an ensemble cast, including Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint, Ralph Richardson, Peter Lawford, and Sal Mineo, among others. It is a sprawling, three-hour-plus film that explores the events surrounding the establishment of the modern state of Israel.
The film is set against the backdrop of British-controlled Palestine in the years leading up to the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and the subsequent declaration of the State of Israel. Paul Newman plays the role of Ari Ben Canaan, a Jewish resistance fighter and leader of the Haganah, a Jewish paramilitary organization. Eva Marie Saint portrays Kitty Fremont, a young American nurse who becomes involved in the conflict and a romantic interest for Ari.
"Exodus" is known for its grand scale and dramatic storytelling, as it chronicles the struggles and sacrifices made by Jewish refugees and activists during the tumultuous period leading up to Israel's independence. The film touches on themes of identity, nationalism, and the human cost of war. It also features sweeping cinematography, a memorable musical score by Ernest Gold (including the iconic "Exodus" theme), and intense action sequences.
The film was released during a time of significant interest in the history and politics of the Middle East, and it received both critical acclaim and commercial success upon its release. It was nominated for several Academy Awards and won the Oscar for Best Original Score. "Exodus" remains a notable film in the genre of historical epics and is remembered for its portrayal of a crucial chapter in the history of Israel.
About the poster artist:
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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