Description
Vintage French Movie Poster
Tobis présente une production Continental Films
Pierre Fresnay dans
Le Corbeau
avec Ginette Leclerc - Micheline Francey - Helena Manson - Jeanne Fusier Gir - Sylvie - Liliane Maigné - Pierre Larquey - Noël Roquevert.
This is a reproduction of a poster for the highly controversial 1943 French film Le Corbeau (The Raven), a psychological thriller directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot. The movie is widely considered a classic French film noir and was based on a true story.
Synopsis
The film is set in the small, seemingly peaceful French town of Saint Robin, which is suddenly plagued by a series of anonymous, libelous "poison-pen" letters signed by a mysterious person calling themselves "The Raven" (Le Corbeau).
The letters target various citizens but primarily focus on Dr. Rémy Germain (Pierre Fresnay), accusing him of having an affair and performing illegal abortions. As more letters expose the hidden secrets, lies, and hypocrisies of the townsfolk, an atmosphere of paranoia and mistrust spreads, leading to an angry mob, a suicide, and murder. The film explores themes of betrayal, collective guilt, and the destructive power of rumors, ultimately revealing a dark view of human nature.
Key Details
Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot
Main Cast: Pierre Fresnay, Ginette Leclerc, Micheline Francey, Pierre Larquey
Release Date: 1943
The film was produced during the Nazi occupation of France by a German company, Continental Films. Due to its unflattering portrayal of the French people and its anti-informant themes, it angered both the right-wing Vichy government and the left-wing Resistance press. After the Liberation, Clouzot was temporarily banned from directing in France, and the film was suppressed until 1969.
Artwork: The design is dominated by large, dynamically lit portraits of the main actors looking upward, set against a backdrop of shadowed faces and scattered papers. A large, ominous black raven silhouette is perched in the upper left corner, directly linking the artwork to the film’s title, which is presented in a prominent script at the bottom.
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Tobis présente une production Continental Films
Pierre Fresnay dans
Le Corbeau
avec Ginette Leclerc - Micheline Francey - Helena Manson - Jeanne Fusier Gir - Sylvie - Liliane Maigné - Pierre Larquey - Noël Roquevert.
This is a reproduction of a poster for the highly controversial 1943 French film Le Corbeau (The Raven), a psychological thriller directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot. The movie is widely considered a classic French film noir and was based on a true story.
Synopsis
The film is set in the small, seemingly peaceful French town of Saint Robin, which is suddenly plagued by a series of anonymous, libelous "poison-pen" letters signed by a mysterious person calling themselves "The Raven" (Le Corbeau).
The letters target various citizens but primarily focus on Dr. Rémy Germain (Pierre Fresnay), accusing him of having an affair and performing illegal abortions. As more letters expose the hidden secrets, lies, and hypocrisies of the townsfolk, an atmosphere of paranoia and mistrust spreads, leading to an angry mob, a suicide, and murder. The film explores themes of betrayal, collective guilt, and the destructive power of rumors, ultimately revealing a dark view of human nature.
Key Details
Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot
Main Cast: Pierre Fresnay, Ginette Leclerc, Micheline Francey, Pierre Larquey
Release Date: 1943
The film was produced during the Nazi occupation of France by a German company, Continental Films. Due to its unflattering portrayal of the French people and its anti-informant themes, it angered both the right-wing Vichy government and the left-wing Resistance press. After the Liberation, Clouzot was temporarily banned from directing in France, and the film was suppressed until 1969.
Artwork: The design is dominated by large, dynamically lit portraits of the main actors looking upward, set against a backdrop of shadowed faces and scattered papers. A large, ominous black raven silhouette is perched in the upper left corner, directly linking the artwork to the film’s title, which is presented in a prominent script at the bottom.
