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''The Sundowners'', 1960 - art by Rolf Goetze
A vintage German movie poster of ''The Sundowners'', a 1960 Australian-American film directed by Fred Zinnemann and based on the novel of the same... more
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''The Sundowners'', 1960 - art by Rolf Goetze
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A vintage German movie poster of ''The Sundowners'', a 1960 Australian-American film directed by Fred Zinnemann and based on the novel of the same name by Jon Cleary. The film is set in the Australian outback during the 1920s and tells the story of a nomadic sheep-herding family as they travel from one location to another in search of work.
The film's main characters are Ida and Paddy Carmody, played by Deborah Kerr and Robert Mitchum, respectively. They are a married couple who, along with their young son Sean (played by Michael Anderson Jr.), lead a semi-nomadic life as they move from one sheep-shearing job to another. Paddy is a skilled shearer, and Ida takes care of their family and household while also providing support to her husband in his work.
As the Carmody family navigates the challenges and adventures of their itinerant lifestyle, they encounter various colorful characters along the way, including Rupert Venneker, a British wanderer played by Peter Ustinov. The film explores themes of family, work, and the pursuit of a better life as the Carmodys struggle to find a place to call home and achieve financial stability.
"The Sundowners" received critical acclaim upon its release and was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Deborah Kerr and Best Supporting Actor for Peter Ustinov. The film's portrayal of the Australian outback and the challenges faced by itinerant sheep shearers resonated with audiences, and it remains a notable entry in the cinematic exploration of life in rural Australia.
Overall, "The Sundowners" is a character-driven drama that offers a glimpse into the hardships and joys of a family trying to make a living in the vast and rugged Australian outback during the early 20th century.
About the poster artist:
Rolf Goetze was a German illustrator and painter who painted film poster art for about 30 years. His early works began in the 1930s, when he did a number of posters for Greta Garbo films, including "Queen Christina" (1934), "Anna Karenina" (1935), and "Camille" (1936). He continued creating German poster artwork of mostly American films through the 1960s.
From a stylistic point of view, Goetze's posters are characterized by a great compositional structure; the German designer was capable of blending incredibly realistic, close-up portraits, with elaborate scenes in the background. An undisputed master of portraiture, Goetze created numerous posters using monochrome, black and white, or sepia palettes. His posters look like realistic, vivid charcoal drawings. They are able to represent faces and expressions of their protagonists, as mirrors faithful to reality.
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February 7th, 2022
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