''Notorious'', 1946 - art by Constanin Belinsky is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on December 27th, 2021.
''Notorious'', 1946 - art by Constanin Belinsky
A vintage movie poster of ''Notorious'', a 1946 American film noir directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It is widely regarded as one of Hitchcock's... more
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''Notorious'', 1946 - art by Constanin Belinsky
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A vintage movie poster of ''Notorious'', a 1946 American film noir directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It is widely regarded as one of Hitchcock's masterpieces and a classic in the thriller genre. The film stars Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains in the lead roles.
The story of "Notorious" revolves around a complex web of espionage and intrigue in the aftermath of World War II. Ingrid Bergman plays Alicia Huberman, the daughter of a convicted Nazi spy. Alicia is recruited by government agent T.R. Devlin, portrayed by Cary Grant, to infiltrate a group of exiled Nazis in Brazil, led by Alexander Sebastian (Claude Rains). Her mission is to uncover their activities and secrets.
As Alicia becomes more deeply involved with Sebastian and his associates, including his domineering mother (played by Madame Konstantin), the tension and suspense escalate. A romantic relationship between Alicia and Devlin also develops, adding emotional complexity to the plot.
"Notorious" is celebrated for its meticulous and suspenseful storytelling, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, betrayal, and sacrifice. Hitchcock's direction and use of suspenseful sequences, including a famous extended kiss between Grant and Bergman, are exemplary. The film's title refers to both the dangerous mission Alicia undertakes and the mysterious events that unfold throughout the narrative.
Cary Grant delivers a charismatic performance as Devlin, a government agent who struggles with his feelings for Alicia and the moral dilemmas of their mission. Ingrid Bergman's portrayal of Alicia showcases her talent as an actress and earned her an Academy Award nomination.
Claude Rains, known for his memorable character roles, gives a nuanced performance as the conflicted and manipulated Alexander Sebastian.
"Notorious" is often cited as one of Alfred Hitchcock's greatest achievements and is praised for its suspenseful storytelling, memorable characters, and the chemistry between its leads. It remains a classic in the thriller and film noir genres and continues to be studied and appreciated by film enthusiasts and scholars for its technical and narrative achievements.
About the artist:
Constanin Belinsky (1904–1999) was born in Bratslav, Ukraine. He studied art in Chișinău, Romania before working professionally in Paris, where he painted posters for classic dramas. Later in his career, he specialized in genre films such as "The Creature from the Black Lagoon."
Belinsky’s style is particularly bright and attention-grabbing, thanks to a color palette with major yellow elements. Much attention is also paid to the typographic characters, creating particularly expressive titles and varying with other textual elements, such as names of actors, directors, film production companies. The result is a diverse miscellany of images and words. Unlike other movie posters, Belinsky's portraits are not particularly realistic, they do not want to faithfully represent the faces of the protagonists as if they were true. The designer is more focused in producing powerfull figures often depicted full length, accentuating poses, movements, and dynamism.
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December 27th, 2021
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