{"product_id":"ah-les-belles-bacchantes-裸の女神-original-japanese-movie-poster-1955-b2-format-c-51-73-cm-t121","title":"“Ah! Les belles bacchantes!” (裸の女神), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1955, B2 Format (c. 51 × 73 cm) — T121","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the 1955 Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAh! Les belles bacchantes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presented locally as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e裸の女神 (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHadaka no Megami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, “The Naked Goddess”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A striking example of mid-century French comedy advertising in Japan, this colourful sheet combines theatrical glamour, comic character portraits and bold Japanese lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Loubignac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 1954 French film features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Dhéry, Colette Brosset, Louis de Funès, Raymond Bussières and Rosine Luguet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with music by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGérard Calvi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its backstage story follows preparations for a theatrical revue whose provocative publicity attracts police attention. An investigation into the show’s propriety soon becomes entangled with its rehearsals, providing a framework for musical performances, visual comedy and comic misunderstandings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster captures that combination of spectacle and mischief through an elaborate illustrated montage. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-length showgirl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dominates the centre, wearing a pale feathered headdress, jewelled stage costume and an open, flowing cape. Her figure stands against a warm coral-orange background that gives the composition an immediately theatrical atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComic male portraits frame the central figure, including a top-hatted gentleman at upper left and a moustached man in a green pinstriped jacket at lower right. Smaller performers extend the revue theme: a chorus line appears across the upper section, while a dancing couple adds movement at the right. The contrast between glamorous performers and exaggerated comic expressions conveys the film’s burlesque character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original French title, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“AH! LES BELLES BACCHANTES!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, appears across the top in dark green. Below, the enormous Japanese title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「裸の女神」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fills the lower section in deep crimson lettering edged with a pale outline. The prominent title, warm colours and densely arranged illustrations give the sheet considerable display presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vertical promotional copy includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「お色気取締りの警察署長が 裸劇場に飛び込んだ!!」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A police chief cracking down on indecency plunges into a nude revue theatre!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe multicoloured wording \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「総天然色大作」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e promotes the film as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“major full-colour production.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese cast and production credits accompany the illustrations, with the joint distribution billing for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eハンセン・ベルンシュタイン商会 and 映配株式会社\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e printed along the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing early Japanese release poster for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench comedy, Louis de Funès, theatrical revue imagery and illustrated 1950s cinema advertising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent for its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handling creases and minor edge wear are visible, including small edge tears and nicks, with localised tape reinforcement on the reverse. The paper shows age toning, while the artwork retains strong colour and clear illustrative detail. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, this poster will display beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the front and reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 format: approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: T121.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Japanese B2 posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 posters typically measure approximately 51 × 73 cm and were widely used for theatrical display. Their combinations of illustration, photography, typography and locally written promotional copy preserve how films were introduced to Japanese audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57347561881978,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-05T104545.783.jpg?v=1791164805","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/ah-les-belles-bacchantes-%e8%a3%b8%e3%81%ae%e5%a5%b3%e7%a5%9e-original-japanese-movie-poster-1955-b2-format-c-51-73-cm-t121","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}