Embark on an unforgettable journey through the sun-drenched streets of Rome with Audrey Hepburn via this Roman Holiday Poster. Immerse yourself in the story of a magical encounter between a rebellious princess and a charismatic journalist. The striking poster for this iconic film captures the playful spirit, intoxicating romance, and deep emotions that sweep you away on a whirlwind of adventure and passion. Be enchanted by this timeless work that has influenced generations and discover the timeless charm and elegance of Audrey Hepburn in one of her most iconic roles.
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Description of this Roman Holiday Poster
Roman Holiday is a 1953 American romantic comedy film directed and produced by William Wyler. It stars Audrey Hepburn as a princess who sets out alone to explore Rome and Gregory Peck as a journalist. Hepburn won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance; the story and costume design also received accolades.
The screenplay was written by John Dighton and Dalton Trumbo, but because Trumbo was blacklisted from Hollywood, he was uncredited and replaced by Ian McLellan Hunter. Trumbo’s credit was reinstated when the film was released on DVD in 2003. On December 19, 2011, Trumbo’s work was reinstated. Blacklisted director Bernard Vorhaus worked on the film as an assistant director under a pseudonym.
The film was shot in and around Rome at the Cinecittà studios during the “Hollywood on the Tiber” era. It premiered at the 14th Venice Film Festival as part of the official program.
In 1999, Roman Holiday was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry due to its cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance. The film is considered one of the most romantic films in the history of cinema.
Crown Princess Ann is touring European capitals on a tight schedule to promote goodwill and improve trade relations for her unnamed country. After a particularly difficult day in Rome, her doctor gave her an injection and advised her: “The best thing I know is to do exactly what you want for a while.” When she was alone again, she secretly left her room and her country’s embassy to witness city life. The drug’s effect then took hold, and she ended up lying happily on a stone bench. Joe Bradley, an expatriate reporter for the American News Service, found her there without recognizing her. He thought she was drunk and, feeling protected, took her to his apartment to rest.
The next morning, Joe hurried to work late and gave his editor, Mr. Hennessy, false details about his attendance at the Princess’s press conference. When Hennessy informs him that the event has been canceled and shows him an article about the princess’s “sudden illness” with a photo of her, he realizes who is sleeping in his apartment. Seeing an opportunity, Joe privately calls his photographer friend, Irving Radovich, to secretly take some pictures. Joe then tells Hennessy that he will get an exclusive, high-profile interview with the princess and asks how much it would be worth. Hennessy offers to pay $5,000, but bets Joe $500 that he won’t be able to get it.
Joe and Ann ride through Rome on a Vespa scooter.
Joe hurries home and, hiding the fact that he is a journalist, offers to show “Anya” around Rome. But Ann declines Joe’s offer and leaves. Taking advantage of her freedom, she explores an open-air market, buys a pair of shoes, observes the people and daily life of Rome, and gets her long hair cut. Joe follows her and “accidentally” finds her again in the Spanish Steps. This time, he convinces her to spend the day with him, taking her to a street cafe where he meets Irving. Anya attempts to drive Joe on a Vespa through Roman traffic, but Joe and Irving show their “fake” press cards, and the group is freed. They visit the Mouth of Truth, where Joe tricks Ann into thinking her hand has been bitten off, and then the Colosseum. That evening, at a boat dance to which her hairdresser had invited her, government agents called by the embassy spot Ann and attempt to drag her away. Joe, Irving, and the hairdresser rush to rescue her from the kidnappers. Ann joins the fight that breaks out. As the police arrive and overpower the officers, Joe and Ann flee, but after Joe falls into the river, Ann jumps in to save him. They swim away from the dance and embrace, shivering on the riverbank. Later, in Joe’s apartment, as they dry their wet clothes, they share tender and bittersweet moments. Reluctantly bowing to her royal responsibilities, Ann asks Joe to lead her to a corner near the embassy, where they embrace again. She says a tearful goodbye and resumes her duties as princess.
Joe decides not to write the article, but he tells Irving he is free to sell his photos. Joe and Irving then leave to attend the postponed press conference at the embassy, much to Princess Ann’s surprise. Joe assures Ann (in words she will understand, but not the other journalists) that he will not publish anything about their day together. At the end of the interview, the princess unexpectedly asks to meet the reporters and speaks briefly with each of them. When she joins Joe and Irving, the latter offers her his photographs as a souvenir of Rome. Joe and she exchange a few harmless words before she reluctantly leaves. After the rest of the press leaves, Joe stays for a while, then leaves alone.