{"product_id":"europe-51-ヨーロッパ1951年-original-japanese-movie-poster-1953-ingrid-bergman-roberto-rossellini-b2-size-c-51-73-cm-t92","title":"“Europe ’51” (ヨーロッパ1951年), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1953, Ingrid Bergman \/ Roberto Rossellini, Very Rare, B2 Size (c. 51 × 73 cm) — T92","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every rare original Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the 1953 first Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEurope ’51\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuropa ’51\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Released in Japan through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShochiku and Italifilm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this striking example is now over seventy years old and features an arresting portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngrid Bergman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoberto Rossellini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 1952 Italian drama is an important work from his collaboration with Bergman. She plays Irene Girard, a wealthy woman living in Rome whose life changes profoundly following the death of her young son. Turning toward people living in poverty, she discovers a sense of purpose through compassion, bringing her into conflict with her family and the expectations of respectable society. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexander Knox, Ettore Giannini and Giulietta Masina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese campaign places Bergman’s performance at its centre while drawing attention to Rossellini’s reputation. The left-hand credits reference \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRome, Open City, Paisan and Germany, Year Zero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the right-hand column advertises the film’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Award at the 1952 Venice Film Festival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large, richly coloured portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBergman looking back over her shoulder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fills most of the sheet. Golden highlights illuminate her hair, while a deep red collar rises around her face. Her searching expression gives the composition its emotional focus, balancing the glamour of a star portrait with the uncertainty and isolation central to the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue-grey window bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e frame the portrait, with a vertical bar near the right edge and a horizontal crosspiece beneath her face. These strong geometric elements suggest confinement without obscuring her expression. Dark green shadows and the warm cream background heighten the contrast with her red clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enormous Japanese title, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ヨーロッパ1951年」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, occupies the lower section in vivid red lettering. The original title, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEUROPA ’51\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, appears in dark green at the lower left, above the joint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShochiku–Italifilm distribution credit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red promotional headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「世界の女性に贈る！大いなる愛情と真実の傑作！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Dedicated to the women of the world! A masterpiece of profound love and truth!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a compelling example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngrid Bergman, Roberto Rossellini, Italian cinema and Japanese poster design of the 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its concentrated portraiture and bold colour give it considerable display presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good+ to Excellent.\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: T92.\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 posters typically measure approximately 51 × 73 cm and were produced for theatrical display. Their distinctive combinations of photography, illustration, typography and locally written promotional copy offer a fascinating record of how films were presented to Japanese audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57331616350586,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-01T124333.149.jpg?v=1790826258","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/europe-51-%e3%83%a8%e3%83%bc%e3%83%ad%e3%83%83%e3%83%911951%e5%b9%b4-original-japanese-movie-poster-1953-ingrid-bergman-roberto-rossellini-b2-size-c-51-73-cm-t92","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}