''Girl with the Green Eyes'', 1964 - art by Jean-Claude Ghirardi

A vintage French movie poster of ''Girl with the Green Eyes'', a British romantic drama film released in 1964. Directed by Desmond Davis and based on... more

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''Girl with the Green Eyes'', 1964 - art by Jean-Claude Ghirardi

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Movie World Posters

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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster

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A vintage French movie poster of ''Girl with the Green Eyes'', a British romantic drama film released in 1964. Directed by Desmond Davis and based on the novel "Girl with Green Eyes" by Edna O'Brien, the film is a coming-of-age story set in Dublin, Ireland. It explores themes of love, friendship, and societal expectations.

The movie follows the life of Kate Brady, played by Rita Tushingham, a young and naive girl who moves to Dublin from the countryside to work as a typist. Kate shares a room with Baba Brennan, played by Lynn Redgrave, a more experienced and worldly-wise woman who has a reputation for being a bit wild. The two women become fast friends, despite their differences.

As the story unfolds, Kate becomes infatuated with an older, married man named Eugene Gaillard, played by Peter Finch. This romantic relationship causes a rift between Kate and Baba, as Baba disapproves of the affair and tries to protect her friend from getting hurt. The film delves into Kate's struggles with her own desires, societal expectations, and the challenges of navigating a complex love triangle.

"The Girl with Green Eyes" is notable for its portrayal of the changing social attitudes and expectations of the 1960s, particularly regarding women's roles and sexuality. The movie is a reflection of the evolving cultural landscape of the time, with Kate representing the more traditional values of the past and Baba representing the emerging liberal attitudes of the era.

The film received critical acclaim for its performances, particularly those of Rita Tushingham and Lynn Redgrave, who were both praised for their nuanced portrayals of their respective characters. It's often remembered as a classic of British cinema from the 1960s and is known for its exploration of the complexities of human relationships and personal growth.

About the poster artist:

Jean-Claude Ghirardi was born on August 14, 1938 in Paris. He first worked as a graphic designer in advertising and doing movie posters before devoting himself to painting. He has lived and worked in Saint-Paul-de-Vence since 1987.

The style of his movie posters is characterized by an original and distinctive dissonance. For colors, the cold tones of purple and bluish are juxtaposed with warm colors such as red, yellow, and orange. It creates a particular effect of contrapositions.

The same contrast in style: Ghirardi realizes compositions where incredibly realistic portraits coexist with more sketchy and abstract backgrounds and scenes, almost splashes of color. Moreover, the use in some cases of sepia tones makes the artist's portraits look almost like traditional sketches or charcoals inserted into colorful and innovative contexts.

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February 8th, 2022