“Possession” (La femme publique) (私生活のない女), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1984, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) ZA745

This is an original Japanese B2 poster issued in Japan for the theatrical release of Possession — released in Japanese as 私生活のない女. Directed by Andrzej Żuławski and starring Valérie Kaprisky, Francis Huster, Lambert Wilson, and Diane Delor, this is a bold, highly stylised European drama of the mid-1980s, celebrated for its provocative tone and striking visual design. The poster itself notes the film’s festival recognition, including ’84 Montréal World Film Festival Jury Special Prize and Audience Award No.1—a key piece of contemporary reception history printed directly on the sheet.

Poster design
A superb piece of 1980s graphic design: deep red diagonal bands slice across a black field like stage lighting, creating a dramatic, fashion-forward frame for the central image—an elegant, eroticised figure stretched across a pillow in a pose that feels both cinematic and editorial. The typography is equally strong: the large yellow title at the top and the playful, multi-colour Japanese title treatment along the bottom give the sheet a distinctive “art cinema meets pop design” impact. Minimal, bold, and extremely frame-friendly—this is one of those posters that looks as good in a modern interior as it does in a film collection.

Condition
Excellent overall. Please review the photos as they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 40 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint. Certificate of Authenticity included.