"Sei no Kigen" (性の起原 / The Origin of Sex) – Japanese STB Poster
Japan | 1971 | Directed by Shintō Kaneto | STB (tatekan) format
An exceptionally rare Japanese tatekan poster for the 1971 erotic drama The Origin of Sex, directed by boundary-pushing filmmaker Shintō Kaneto. Bold, fragmented composition and stark red typography echo the film’s raw psychological and sexual themes—exploring desire, shame, and disillusionment in postwar Japanese society.
This poster is a masterclass in 1970s Japanese exploitation aesthetics: sensual but cerebral, confrontational yet enigmatic. The visuals veer between painterly minimalism and intense voyeurism, capturing the fragmented psyche of its characters.
Printed in the vertical STB format, this is a striking piece of pink film history, representative of Japan’s adult cinema golden age, and rarely seen outside of archives. A true collector’s gem for fans of Japanese erotic art, pinku eiga, and transgressive poster design.
It is over 54 years old!
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 not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
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