''Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders'', 1965 - art by Michel Landi

A vintage movie poster of ''Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders'', 1965, a British period comedy film, based on Daniel Defoe's classic novel Moll... more

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''Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders'', 1965 - art by Michel Landi

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Movie World Posters

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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster

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A vintage movie poster of ''Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders'', 1965, a British period comedy film, based on Daniel Defoe's classic novel "Moll Flanders." Directed by Terence Young, the film stars Kim Novak in the titular role of Moll Flanders, a woman who uses her wit and charm to navigate the social and sexual politics of 18th-century England.

Set in a period where class and gender significantly determined one's life trajectory, the film presents a humorous and adventurous take on Moll's life. Moll Flanders is portrayed as a strong, cunning, and sexually liberated woman, a character that was somewhat ahead of its time considering the social norms of the 1960s.

The film's narrative follows Moll's life from her humble beginnings as a laundress to her ascent through the social ranks, achieved through a series of marriages and romantic entanglements. Each of Moll's relationships offers a different slice of English society, from wealthy aristocrats to thieves, showcasing a satirical view of the class system.

The production design and costumes are a significant aspect of the film, capturing the opulence and squalor of 18th-century England. The sets are designed to reflect the changing fortunes of Moll, from lavish country estates to grim London streets.

Although "Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders" takes considerable liberties with Defoe's original text, it retains the novel's spirit through its focus on Moll's resilience and ingenuity. The film blends comedy, drama, and romance, using Moll's escapades to explore themes of social mobility, gender roles, and the pursuit of happiness.

The film was noted for its comedic approach to the source material and for Novak's performance, which brought a sense of modernity and rebellious spirit to the character of Moll Flanders. While it may not have been a historically accurate representation of the novel or the period, it provided an entertaining and somewhat anachronistic interpretation of one of literature's early complex female protagonists.

About the artist:

Michel Landi, born December 15, 1932 in Fontainebleau, France, is a French poster designer. Over the course of his career, he created nearly 1,500 movie posters, earning a spot as one of France's most prolific poster artists.

To begin his artistic career, he studied drawing at the Academy of Modern Arts and the School of Applied Arts in Paris. He then began composing decorative panels for theater entrances and designing covers for "Reader's Digest" magazine.

Landi shifted to designing film posters after working for numerous advertising agencies and creating promotional posters for film festivals such as the 1994 American film festival of Deauville. He also began designing the advertising art for plays, including "Kean" with Jean-Paul Belmondo and "Enigmatic Variations" with Alain Delon, along with jackets for literary collections. In addition, he designed the sets for several films such as "La Fiancée du Pirate" and Nelly Kaplan's "Papa Les Petitsboats."

In 1986, his poster for "Harem" earned him the César award for best poster.

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January 21st, 2022