{"product_id":"alice-in-the-cities-都会のアリス-original-japanese-road-movie-poster-1974-ultra-rare-signed-by-wim-wenders-b2-size-51-x-73cm-p76","title":"\"Alice in the Cities (都会のアリス)\", Original Japanese Road Movie Poster 1974, Ultra Rare, SIGNED by Wim Wenders, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) P76","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"755b6f61-5a85-436a-9ce2-7d56385df832\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-206\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4660c29c-e40a-4f61-bf02-ebf9dd583056\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster for Wim Wenders’ beloved 1974 road-movie \u003cstrong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eAlice in the Cities\u003c\/strong\u003e (German title: \u003cstrong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eAlice in den Städten\u003c\/strong\u003e, released in Japan as \u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"325\"\u003e都会のアリス\u003c\/strong\u003e). A beautifully composed and highly collectible Japanese design, it pairs a large, elegant red Japanese title at the top with a stark black-and-white central still—capturing the film’s intimate, drifting mood—then layers in additional imagery below, including the iconic walking cityscape and a “Polaroid-style” inset photograph that nods directly to the film’s themes of photography, memory, and searching. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eWhat truly elevates this example into a major collector’s piece is the large, clear handwritten \u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003esignature of Wim Wenders\u003c\/strong\u003e, boldly placed across the Polaroid-style inset area. Even more desirably, it is personally inscribed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e“Kyoto 17.3.92”\u003c\/strong\u003e (as pictured), giving the autograph a specific place and date—something far less common than a simple signature and a major provenance detail for serious Wenders collectors. This was \u003cstrong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003esigned by Wenders in Japan over three decades ago in Kyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an exceptional Japan-linked artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eOriginal Japanese B2 poster\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eAlice in the Cities \/ 都会のアリス (Alice in den Städten)\u003c\/strong\u003e (1974) — \u003cstrong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003enot a reproduction or reprint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eHand-signed by Wim Wenders\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a highly desirable \u003cstrong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003elocation\/date inscription “Kyoto 17.3.92”\u003c\/strong\u003e clearly visible on the front (see close-up photo).\u003cbr data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eStriking Japanese design: oversized red title typography, crisp monochrome photography, and layered inset images (including the Polaroid-style photo) that perfectly echo the film’s themes of travel, photographs, and memory.\u003cbr data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eDesign credit visible: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eDESIGN: M. OGASAWARA\u003c\/strong\u003e (printed at the lower-left edge).\u003cbr data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eRare title + rare signature combination:\u003c\/strong\u003e signed Japanese B2 posters for Wenders are scarce, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eKyoto-dated signed examples\u003c\/strong\u003e are particularly uncommon—making this a standout Wim Wenders collectible.\u003cbr data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003eExcellent overall condition for display, with light edge\/handling wear and minor age\/handling impressions visible on the reverse (please see photos for exact condition).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003eAbout the Film:\u2028\u003cbr data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003eDirected by Wim Wenders, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003eAlice in the Cities\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most cherished works of his early career and is widely viewed as a cornerstone of his road-movie sensibility (often discussed as the opening chapter of his essential “road” period). The film follows a drifting adult protagonist whose aimless travel and creative uncertainty are transformed when he unexpectedly finds himself responsible for a young girl—leading to a journey shaped by chance encounters, quiet observation, and the emotional pull of places half-remembered. With its poetic black-and-white imagery and gentle, human-scale storytelling, the film has become a defining Wenders classic: a road movie where the real destination is attention, connection, and the act of looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"4143\"\u003eAbout Wim Wenders \u0026amp; Japan:\u2028\u003cbr data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3461\"\u003eWim Wenders’ close relationship with Japan is one of the most meaningful cross-cultural threads in his career. His documentary \u003cstrong data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3600\"\u003eTokyo-Ga\u003c\/strong\u003e is a landmark cinematic love letter to Japan—an essay on Tokyo, memory, and the spirit of Japanese cinema—while his recent film \u003cstrong data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3745\"\u003ePerfect Days\u003c\/strong\u003e returns to Tokyo with an intimate devotion to everyday ritual and observation. In that context, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3977\"\u003eoriginal Japanese movie poster signed by Wim Wenders in Japan—specifically inscribed “Kyoto 17.3.92”—becomes even more special\u003c\/strong\u003e: a provenance-rich object that directly reflects Wenders’ lived connection with Japan, and a rare artifact for serious collectors focused on that part of his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4145\" data-end=\"4366\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent display condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.\u003cbr data-start=\"4287\" data-end=\"4290\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u2028Certificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56622973911418,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/IMG_7361_5635d797-c196-4cd9-9e4b-c6472c8307c8.jpg?v=1772089549","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/alice-in-the-cities-%e9%83%bd%e4%bc%9a%e3%81%ae%e3%82%a2%e3%83%aa%e3%82%b9-original-japanese-road-movie-poster-1974-ultra-rare-signed-by-wim-wenders-b2-size-51-x-73cm-p76","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}