"Funny Face", Original Re‑Release Japanese Movie Poster 1966, Very Rare, STB Size (51x145cm) L220

Why this is an extremely special poster:
Audrey Hepburn STB tatekans sit at the very top tier of Japanese poster collecting, and this 1966 re‑release Funny Face is one of the most coveted of them all. The design is almost life‑size in impact—Hepburn’s iconic face floating in a field of luminous pink, with her full‑figure elegance below—making it an instant centerpiece in any room. This particular STB has only surfaced a handful of times; one example is reported to have sold at Sotheby’s in 2021 for over US$4,000, underlining just how scarce and sought‑after surviving copies are.

Design highlights
This is peak mid‑century glamour and Japanese poster minimalism in perfect harmony:

• A vast, soft‑gradient “pink sky” portrait—eyes, lips, and that unmistakable Hepburn poise—creates a billboard‑level visual from across a room.

• The playful fashion‑musical spirit is captured in miniature silhouettes and the Paris motif, while the lower panel gives Hepburn full elegance and wardrobe presence.

• The typography is clean and modern, with the Japanese title 「パリの恋人」 sweeping in bold, stylish script—exactly the kind of refined graphic balance that makes Japanese re‑release paper so desirable.

• “VISTAVISION / 総天然色” (“VistaVision / full color”) branding reinforces the period‑correct deluxe presentation.

Cultural impact
Stanley Donen’s Funny Face (1957)—starring Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire—became a cornerstone of post‑war style cinema, merging high fashion, Paris fantasy, and classic Hollywood musical charm. Among Hepburn’s Japanese posters, this towering STB format is widely regarded as one of the most display‑dominant and collectible designs: sophisticated, instantly recognizable, and exceptionally rare in a surviving tatekan vertical.

Condition
Very good / Excellent overall, unrestored. A well‑preserved survivor for a tall outdoor‑use format: colors remain beautifully bright with strong pink/white presence; light handling wear and gentle fold/age lines typical of original STB paper. Please refer to the detailed photos provided—this is the exact poster offered.

Authentication
Guaranteed original Japanese 1966 re‑release STB; Certificate of Authenticity included.

About STB (Tatekan) posters
STBs (tatekan) are tall, two‑sheet verticals (c. 51 × 145 cm) designed for street‑side wooden cinema stands—mini billboards meant to stop foot traffic. Because they were displayed outdoors, changed frequently, and printed in far lower numbers than standard Japanese B2s, genuine surviving STBs are extremely scarce—especially for top‑tier titles and icons like Audrey Hepburn.