''Riso Amaro'', 1948-b - art by Dante Manno is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on May 27th, 2021.
''Riso Amaro'', 1948-b - art by Dante Manno
A vintage Italian movie poster reprint of ''Riso Amaro'', also known as Bitter Rice, is a 1948 Italian neorealist film directed by Giuseppe De... more
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''Riso Amaro'', 1948-b - art by Dante Manno
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A vintage Italian movie poster reprint of ''Riso Amaro'', also known as "Bitter Rice," is a 1948 Italian neorealist film directed by Giuseppe De Santis. The film is notable for its social commentary, stark realism, and its portrayal of the lives of Italian rice field laborers.
The plot of "Riso Amaro" is set in the Po Valley of Italy and focuses on the lives of women who work as rice pickers in the vast rice fields. The story follows the experiences of two women, Francesca, played by Doris Dowling, and Silvana, portrayed by Silvana Mangano. Francesca is a hardened and experienced worker, while Silvana is a newcomer who becomes entangled in a criminal plot involving stolen jewels.
The film delves into the harsh working conditions and the exploitation of the laborers, as well as the personal struggles and dreams of the two central characters. It offers a critical look at class distinctions and the challenges faced by those at the margins of society.
"Riso Amaro" is celebrated for its realistic portrayal of the lives of the rice pickers and the authenticity of its settings. The film was shot on location in the Po Valley, and the use of non-professional actors for some roles added to its documentary-like quality.
The film received critical acclaim upon its release and won the Golden Bear at the 1949 Berlin International Film Festival. It is considered a significant work in Italian neorealism, a film movement that aimed to depict the everyday lives of ordinary people and address social issues.
"Riso Amaro" remains a classic of Italian cinema and is celebrated for its contributions to the neorealist tradition. It continues to be studied and appreciated for its social commentary and its portrayal of the struggles and resilience of working-class women in post-war Italy.
About the artist:
Dante Manno (1911-1996), born in Rome on September 17, 1911, was an Italian illustrator, painter, and designer of prominent film posters. In Rome, he studied art under Duilio Cambellotti (1876-1960), a noted graphic Art Nouveau artist.
What is striking about Manno’s posters is the imposing presence of reality. He portrays the movie stars by paying incredible attention to their volumes, to the tonal research of colors to create relief, to the areas of light and shadow. The result is extremely three-dimensional, modeled, plastic designs. Manno works on light and on the thickening of the contour line, giving depth to his figures skillfully placed in space. As a result, he creates bodies that seem real and dynamic.
Among his better-known posters was one for the Italian film "Riso Amaro" (1949), aka "Bitter Rice," a neorealist movie by Lux Film. After producing Italian and American movie posters from the 1930s through the 1950s, primarily for Lux Film, he shifted his focus away from posters in the early 1960s and devoted himself exclusively to easel painting.
Manno donated his works to the University of Parma in Italy.
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May 27th, 2021