Original poster by Malclès for Jean Cocteau's film Beauty and the Beast with Jean Marais

The timeless tale of "beauty and the beast" has captivated audiences for centuries, with its origins dating back to gabrielle-suzanne barbot de villeneuve's novel, published in 1740. In 1946, visionary filmmaker jean cocteau brought this well-crafted story to life. -loved in its first film adaptation. His cinematic masterpiece enchanted audiences with its breathtaking sets, lavish costumes and groundbreaking visual effects. The film, starring jean marais and josette day, has since become a gem of french cinema, whose lasting legacy lives on in animated and live-action adaptations. Jean-denis malclès, an accomplished french artist, was known for his expertise in various artistic fields. From opera sets to book illustrations, his passion for painting shone through. His lifelong friend and famous filmmaker, jean cocteau, asked him to create a poster that would capture the essence of his fantasy romance film, "beauty and the beast." malclès' foray into the world of film poster design was a departure from his usual artistic pursuits, but it resulted in a work of pure magnificence. Malclès' poster for "beauty and the beast" is simply magnificent. She exquisitely captures the magical, surreal imagery that defines the film. The central image shows a stunning depiction of belle and the beast, with the beast in a regal pose while belle gently kisses him. The use of colors, shadows and light in the poster evokes the enchanting atmosphere of the film. It testifies to malclès' ability to convey complex emotions and themes with simplicity and elegance, like the film itself.

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