This is an original Japanese B2 poster printed for the 1983 Japanese re‑release of Robert Bresson’s A Man Escaped — released in Japan under the long title 「抵抗（レジスタンス）—死刑囚の手記より—」 and often shortened on artwork to the bold, immediate 「脱獄」 (“Escape”).
A cornerstone of post‑war European cinema, Bresson’s film is based on the account of a French Resistance prisoner and follows his escape plan with an almost documentary precision—one reason it’s so frequently singled out as one of the most suspenseful “prison break” films ever made. Starring François Leterrier, with Charles Le Clainche and Maurice Beerblock, it has long held near‑mythic status among cinephiles for its stripped‑down realism and spiritual intensity.
Poster design
A striking, minimalist, high‑contrast composition: the handcuffs and rope dominate the foreground while a tiny figure climbs toward freedom, visually mirroring Bresson’s methodical, step‑by‑step tension. The layout also signals its repertory context—part of Japan’s arthouse screening culture (the poster itself references the “Best Bresson” framing, and the wider BOW (バウ) series is known as a long‑running French‑cinema distribution program in Japan).
Artist note: the design on this Japanese B2 is not signed/credited on the sheet; for collectors, it’s also worth noting that the original French poster art for the film is associated with celebrated poster artist Paul Colin.
Condition
Excellent overall. Please review the photos as they show the exact poster for sale.
It is over 39 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
