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Greetings Card : Richard Massingham in Michael Laws What A Life! (1948)
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Richard Massingham in Michael Laws What A Life! (1948)
The British Film Institute (BFI) are UK's lead organisation for film, television and the moving image
Media ID 1427825
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Beer Depressed Despair Grumpy Pint Unhappy
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of unique greeting cards, featuring the iconic image of Richard Massingham from the classic British film "What A Life! (1948)" by Michael Laws, now available as a stylish and thoughtful greeting card option. This exquisite card design showcases a captivating still from the BFI archive, transporting you back in time to the golden age of cinema. Perfect for any film lover or as a heartfelt gesture, our cards are sure to add a touch of elegance and charm to your correspondence. Bring the magic of the silver screen into your everyday life with our Media Storehouse greeting cards.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from the British Film Institute, we are transported back to 1948, where Richard Massingham brilliantly portrays a character in Michael Laws' film "What A Life!". The image captures Massingham's remarkable ability to convey emotions with his expressive face. Here, he embodies a sense of unhappiness and despair that is palpable. Seated at a pub table, Massingham's grumpy expression tells a story of inner turmoil. His downturned gaze suggests a heavy heart burdened by life's challenges. With an untouched pint of beer before him, it becomes evident that even the solace found in this traditional British pastime fails to lift his spirits. The atmosphere surrounding him seems oblivious to his melancholy state; people chat animatedly in the background while others enjoy their own pints without noticing his despondency. This stark contrast accentuates Massingham's isolation within the bustling pub scene. Through this poignant snapshot frozen in time, we witness the power of cinema as it captures human emotions so vividly. It serves as a reminder that despite our external surroundings or social interactions, internal struggles can persist unseen by those around us. Massingham's portrayal evokes empathy and invites contemplation about our own experiences with sadness and introspection. As viewers engage with this photograph print from "What A Life!", they are compelled to reflect on moments when life feels overwhelming and how individuals navigate through such periods of depression and despair.
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