Martin Scorsese at the Museum – Part 1
The National Museum of Cinema (Museo Nazionale del Cinema) in Turin, Italy hosts some of the most well-known exhibitions in the world. For this period and till September 15 the Museum, with the collaboration of the Deutsche Kinemathek, presents a special exhibition dedicated to Martin Scorsese. The visitors have the opportunity to pass across the whole filmography of the Italo-American director through photographs, costumes, screenplay excerpts, storyboards and movie props. Many of the exhibits have been offered by Martin Scorsese himself since they belong to his own personal collection. Even if you don’t have the possibility to visit the museum soon, you can have a glimpse of Scorsese’s world in this special photo-report of 24fpsverite.
The first part of the photo-report contains exhibits from the early years of Scorsese, till the late 70’s, and covers mainly his most important films of the New Hollywood era, Mean Streets (1973) and Taxi Driver (1976). Finally there is a letter from Terrence Malick that shows his support for Scorsese’s then upcoming film Raging Bull.
The Big Shave (1967)
NYC according to Martin Scorsese
Mean Streets Neon Sign & Press Photo
The neon sign was not used in the film, but only in the promotional photo. It was added in a second moment to the picture, looking much larger. Even the actors in this photo are not “real”: the publicity still was taken first with stand-in models and the actors’ heads were added later with a photo montage.
Martin Scorsece, Harvey Keitel & Robert De Niro On the Set, Mean Streets (1973)
Robert De Niro to Martin Scorsese
Short note in which Robert De Niro talks of his role as “Johnny Boy” in Mean Streets
Scene 55: Couple in bedroom
Storyboard by Martin Scorsese, Mean Streets (1973)
The film producer, Jonathan T. Taplin, sends Martin Scorsese a copy of their contract, signed by the director, Mean Streets (1973)
Travis’ Apartment, Taxi Driver (1976)
Travis’ Apartment, Taxi Driver (1976)
Travis’ Apartment, Taxi Driver (1976)
Letter from Travis to Iris, Taxi Driver (1976)
Screenplay by Paul Schrader with handwritten notes by Robert De Niro, Taxi Driver (1976)
Harvey Keitel (Sport)
Storyboard by Martin Scorsese, Taxi Driver (1976)
Scene 3: Travis Bickle with Iroquois haircut
Storyboard by Martin Scorsese, Taxi Driver (1976)
Letter from Terrence Malick
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