''Bhowani Junction'', 1956 - art by Hans Braun is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on February 2nd, 2022.
''Bhowani Junction'', 1956 - art by Hans Braun
A vintage German movie poster of ''Bhowani Junction'', a 1956 British-American drama film directed by George Cukor and starring Ava Gardner, Stewart... more
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''Bhowani Junction'', 1956 - art by Hans Braun
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A vintage German movie poster of ''Bhowani Junction'', a 1956 British-American drama film directed by George Cukor and starring Ava Gardner, Stewart Granger, and Bill Travers. The film is based on the 1954 novel of the same name by John Masters and is set against the backdrop of post-independence India in the years following World War II.
The story revolves around Victoria Jones, played by Ava Gardner, a half-British, half-Indian woman who works as a railway traffic superintendent in the fictional town of Bhowani Junction. As India gains independence from British colonial rule, the country undergoes significant social and political changes. Victoria finds herself torn between her British heritage and her Indian roots, as well as caught in a complex love triangle.
Stewart Granger plays Colonel Rodney Savage, a British officer who has returned to India after serving in the war. He is romantically involved with Victoria, but their relationship is strained due to the changing political landscape and her own inner conflicts. Bill Travers plays Patrick Taylor, a British journalist who becomes another love interest for Victoria.
The film explores themes of identity, colonialism, cultural clashes, and the personal struggles of its characters in the midst of a rapidly changing India. "Bhowani Junction" also delves into the larger issues of post-independence India, such as the challenges faced by a nation transitioning from colonial rule to self-governance.
Ava Gardner's performance in the film was well-received, and the movie is known for its portrayal of a complex female character navigating her way through a tumultuous period in history. "Bhowani Junction" is considered a classic film that provides a glimpse into the challenges and conflicts faced by individuals during a critical juncture in India's history.
About the poster artist:
Hans Braun (1925—2011) was a German illustrator who painted art for film posters from the early 1940s to the early 1970s.
The sensuality of the human figures he portrayed is extremely physical. The charm of these movie stars passes through the artist’s talent, able to make their bodies defined and almost sculptural. The tones and colors are strong: intense reds, blacks, and purples. Even the rendering of faces and expressions makes them idealized but at the same time beauties in flesh and blood.
Braun delineates the figures with marked black outlines, embossing them on neutral and chromatic backgrounds as if they were sculptures. In this way, the protagonists stand out on the scene, impossible to look away from them.
Search “Braun” to see his other work.
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February 2nd, 2022
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