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''Strangers on a Train'', 1951 - art by Boris Grinsson
A vintage movie poster of ''Strangers on a Train'', a 1951 American psychological thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It is based on the... more
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''Strangers on a Train'', 1951 - art by Boris Grinsson
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A vintage movie poster of ''Strangers on a Train'', a 1951 American psychological thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It is based on the novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith and is often cited as one of Hitchcock's finest works and a classic of the suspense thriller genre.
The film's plot revolves around a chance encounter between two strangers, Guy Haines, played by Farley Granger, and Bruno Antony, played by Robert Walker, while traveling on a train. During their conversation, Bruno proposes a sinister idea: he suggests that they exchange murders. Bruno would kill Guy's unfaithful wife, and in return, Guy would murder Bruno's domineering father. Bruno views this arrangement as a perfect crime since there would be no apparent motive or connection between the two murders.
Guy dismisses Bruno's idea as a joke, but he soon realizes that Bruno is deadly serious. As the film progresses, Guy finds himself ensnared in a web of blackmail and murder, with Bruno relentlessly pursuing him to hold up his end of the "bargain." The film explores themes of guilt, obsession, and the consequences of one's actions.
"Strangers on a Train" is known for its suspenseful and tension-filled sequences, which are hallmarks of Hitchcock's filmmaking style. The iconic sequence involving a runaway carousel is particularly memorable and has become a classic cinematic moment.
Robert Walker delivers a standout performance as Bruno Antony, creating a charismatic yet deeply disturbed character that remains one of the most memorable villains in film history. Farley Granger is also excellent as Guy Haines, portraying a man caught in a nightmarish situation.
Alfred Hitchcock's direction in "Strangers on a Train" is masterful, and the film's screenplay effectively builds and maintains suspense throughout. The film's exploration of the dark aspects of human nature and the consequences of moral compromise adds depth to the story.
"Strangers on a Train" is a classic thriller that continues to be celebrated for its suspenseful storytelling, memorable characters, and the enduring influence it has had on the genre. It remains a must-see for fans of Alfred Hitchcock and suspenseful cinema.
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.
Search “Grinsson” to see more of his art.
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September 26th, 2021
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