Magnum Photographers' Behind-the-Scenes Shots of 'The Misfits' at Forte di Bard
Running until September 17, 2023, the exhibition 'The Misfits by Magnum Photographers' is hosted at Forte di Bard in Valle d'Aosta, under the curation of Andrea Holzherr. This showcase includes more than 60 images that chronicle the production of John Huston's 1961 movie 'The Misfits', featuring iconic performances by Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, and Montgomery Clift, with a script penned by Arthur Miller. Magnum Photos, engaged for promotional purposes, had unique access to the filming process. The photographs, taken by notable photographers such as Eve Arnold, Cornell Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and others, capture the actors' vulnerabilities, excitement, and tensions, creating a visual narrative of the film's behind-the-scenes experience.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'The Misfits by Magnum Photographers'
- Curated by Andrea Holzherr
- Held at Forte di Bard in Valle d'Aosta
- Runs until September 17, 2023
- Features over 60 photographs
- Documents the making of the 1961 film 'The Misfits' directed by John Huston
- Film stars Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, and Montgomery Clift
- Screenplay by Arthur Miller, then Monroe's husband
- Magnum Photos had exclusive access for film promotion
- Photographers include Eve Arnold, Cornell Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Bruce Davidson, Elliott Erwitt, Ernst Haas, Erich Hartmann, Inge Morath, and Dennis Stock
Entities
Artists
- Andrea Holzherr
- John Huston
- Marilyn Monroe
- Clark Gable
- Montgomery Clift
- Arthur Miller
- Eve Arnold
- Cornell Capa
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
- Bruce Davidson
- Elliott Erwitt
- Ernst Haas
- Erich Hartmann
- Inge Morath
- Dennis Stock
Institutions
- Forte di Bard
- Magnum Photos
- Artribune
Locations
- Forte di Bard
- Valle d'Aosta
- Italy