La Grande Illusion
大いなる幻影
1949 Japanese B2 20x28" (51x72cm)
Grade: Fine to Very Fine
$625
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English title: La Grande Illusion
Poster title: 大いなる幻影
Poster Year: 1949
Poster Origin: Japanese
Size: B2 20x28" (51x72cm)
Film title: Grand Illusion
Film Year: 1937
Film Origin: France
Film Directors: Jean Renoir
Film Actors: Jean GabinDita ParloPierre FresnayErich von Stroheim
Film Plot: During the First World War, two French soldiers are captured and imprisoned in a German P.O.W. camp. Several escape attempts follow until they are sent to a seemingly impenetrable fortress which seems impossible to escape from.
Categories: AuteurBold ColorsClassicsFilm
Keywords: 1930s1940sbluegunPOWprison breakredWWI
Grade: C7-C8 Fine to Very Fine. Folded, single-sided. Unused poster with minor handling/surface/fold wear. Would grade even higher if not for slight ink loss along the folds, some minor edge wear and very slight cross fold separation that was mended with tape on the verso.
Framing: List prices are for posters only. Please inquire to discuss framing options.
Price: $625
La Grande Illusion is one of the most important anti-war films ever made and it was the breakout film by legendary French filmmaker Jean Renoir. First release material for this film is extremely scarce as the Nazis tried to destroy all prints during their occupation of France. However, in the wake of WWII the film was rediscovered by a new generation that had been exhausted by war. Praised for Renoir’s direction and hailed by critics, there were multiple releases ate 1940s and early 1950s. I have not found any evidence this film was released in Japan prior to WWII, making this 1949 poster likely from the 1st Japanese release. The poster is very rare and features an urgent design with bold use of color.
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