This is an original Japanese poster printed in 1968 for the first release of Barbarella.
The design of the poster is one of the best for the film with artwork unique to Japan.
This almost 5′ tall STB poster features fantastic artwork. The tatekan STB format had much lower print numbers compared to regular Japanese B2s. They are very rare, especially for more popular film titles, and are highly sought after by collectors today.
Japanese designers created some of the most distinctive film posters of the 1960s. This piece is a good example of their creative flair.
This is a very rare Japanese poster that does not surface very often.
This 1960s science fiction film, directed by Roger Vadim, was based on the comic series of the same name by Jean-Claude Forest. Vadim tried to cast various actors in the title role, including Virna Lisi, Brigitte Bardot, and Sophia Loren, before casting his then-wife Jane Fonda as the space traveller Barbarella.
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This poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.
It is over 56 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
C169