''The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse'', 1962 - art by Roger Soubie is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on December 26th, 2021.
''The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse'', 1962 - art by Roger Soubie
A 1962 epic war film directed by Vincente Minnelli and based on Vicente Blasco Ibáñez's novel of the same name. The film is notable for its... more
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''The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse'', 1962 - art by Roger Soubie
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a 1962 epic war film directed by Vincente Minnelli and based on Vicente Blasco Ibáñez's novel of the same name. The film is notable for its portrayal of the impact of World War II on a family of Argentinian immigrants living in France.
The story centers on the Ravic family, led by patriarch Julio Madariaga, played by Lee J. Cobb. The family's members are divided by their allegiances during the war, with some joining the Axis powers, while others resist the Nazi occupation.
The film explores themes of family, loyalty, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals during wartime. It also reflects on the destructive forces of war and the consequences it has on ordinary people.
One of the film's notable aspects is the performance of Argentine actor and international heartthrob, Carlos Thompson, who plays the role of Julio Desnoyers, a key character in the story. The film's title, "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," alludes to the biblical concept of four horsemen representing conquest, war, famine, and death, symbolizing the catastrophic impact of war on humanity.
"The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" is a remake of the 1921 silent film of the same name, which starred Rudolph Valentino in a breakout role. While the 1962 version did not achieve the same level of iconic status as the original, it remains a significant film in its own right for its exploration of the personal and societal consequences of war.
The film's themes of family and the impact of war on the lives of ordinary people provide a backdrop to the larger canvas of World War II. Despite not achieving the same level of recognition as the silent version, the 1962 adaptation offers a different perspective on the story and remains a notable entry in the war film genre of its era.
About the artist:
Roger Soubie (1898–1984) was born in France and lived in Granville, France after World War II. He began his career by drawing magazine covers and advertising posters for railway companies, car manufacturers, and travel agencies. During his long career as an artist, Soubie created nearly 2,000 film posters, many of which are highly celebrated.
His style is always characterized by lively brushstrokes, attentive to tones, shadows, and transparencies in this wide variety of genres, scenes, and characters. The skin of his actresses, their swathing dresses, look like shining silk designed by a Renaissance painter.
The lines are realistic and traditional: the movie stars are depicted with their distinctive features, almost lifelike, but the composition makes his design genuinely original. Soubie’s protagonists are sometimes centered in the middle of the scene. Other posters may have them inserted in frames or articulated between numerous words and titles with different fonts. Soubie’s movie posters are dynamic. Like an engaging movie, always in motion.
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December 26th, 2021
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