{"product_id":"in-the-mood-for-love-花様年華-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-2001-highly-sought-after-b2-size-51-73-cm-excellent-l294","title":"“In the Mood for Love” (花様年華), Original Japanese First‑Release Movie Poster 2001, Highly Sought‑After, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) - Excellent+ L294","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"661\" data-start=\"135\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 poster printed for the \u003cstrong data-end=\"228\" data-start=\"190\"\u003efirst Japanese theatrical campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e of Wong Kar‑wai’s \u003cem data-end=\"269\" data-start=\"247\"\u003eIn the Mood for Love\u003c\/em\u003e, starring \u003cstrong data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"280\"\u003eMaggie Cheung\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"325\" data-start=\"302\"\u003eTony Leung Chiu‑wai\u003c\/strong\u003e. Japan opened the film on \u003cstrong data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"352\"\u003e31 March 2001\u003c\/strong\u003e; at its 2000 Cannes premiere the film won \u003cstrong data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"412\"\u003eBest Actor\u003c\/strong\u003e (Leung) and the festival’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"479\" data-start=\"454\"\u003eTechnical Grand Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e recognizing the work of cinematographers \u003cstrong data-end=\"542\" data-start=\"521\"\u003eChristopher Doyle\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"547\"\u003eLee Ping‑bin\u003c\/strong\u003e with editor\/production designer \u003cstrong data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"596\"\u003eWilliam Chang Suk‑ping\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis poster is in excellent + condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"664\" data-start=\"663\"\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"666\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"666\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"678\"\u003eA saturated \u003cstrong data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"690\"\u003elacquer‑red field\u003c\/strong\u003e frames the indelible image: \u003cstrong data-end=\"795\" data-start=\"740\"\u003eCheung in cheongsam, Leung reclined across her legs\u003c\/strong\u003e, composed with oversized black letterforms \u003cstrong data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"839\"\u003e「花様年華」\u003c\/strong\u003e and the English title extending across the lower half; the Japanese tagline reads \u003cstrong data-end=\"951\" data-start=\"932\"\u003e「愛は、もうはじまっている。」\u003c\/strong\u003e (“Love has already begun.”). The central photograph is by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1023\" data-start=\"1010\"\u003eWing Shya\u003c\/strong\u003e, Wong’s longtime stills collaborator whose imagery formed much of the film’s international campaign. The poster’s chic minimalism also echoes \u003cstrong data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003eWilliam Chang’s\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrated costuming and art direction that define the film’s visual identity. Among contemporary dealers and auctions, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1306\"\u003ethis scarlet Japanese B2 is the key—and most sought‑after—design for the title\u003c\/strong\u003e, with strong results recorded at Large Auction Houses and frequent “sold‑out” listings at specialist galleries. Printed on substantial stock typical of the period. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1789\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1603\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003eFormat note:\u003c\/em\u003e Standard Japanese \u003cstrong data-end=\"1628\" data-start=\"1622\"\u003eB2\u003c\/strong\u003e posters measure approximately \u003cstrong data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1659\"\u003e51 × 73 cm (20 × 29 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e and were the principal single‑panel size for cinemas nationwide. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1792\" data-start=\"1791\"\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1822\" data-start=\"1794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1822\" data-start=\"1794\"\u003eCult status \/ film notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2311\" data-start=\"1824\"\u003eWidely regarded as a 21st‑century masterpiece, \u003cem data-end=\"1893\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003eIn the Mood for Love\u003c\/em\u003e has only grown in stature—\u003cstrong data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1920\"\u003eSight \u0026amp; Sound’s 2022 critics’ poll places it at #5 all time\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Cannes has repeatedly honored and revisited the film, most recently for its 20th anniversary restoration. The movie’s lush, modern classicism—Wong’s direction, Doyle and Lee’s camerawork, and Chang’s design\/editing—has made it a touchstone for filmmakers, designers, and cinephiles. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2314\" data-start=\"2313\"\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2329\" data-start=\"2316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2329\" data-start=\"2316\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2707\" data-start=\"2331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2344\" data-start=\"2331\"\u003eExcellent +\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vivid, unfaded reds and deep blacks on glossy stock. \u003cstrong data-end=\"2427\" data-start=\"2399\"\u003eNo horizontal fold lines\u003c\/strong\u003e—notable because two other examples we have handled on this relatively thick paper stock exhibited visible and prominent horizontal fold impressions. No pinholes or tears etc. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2710\" data-start=\"2709\"\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2928\" data-start=\"2712\"\u003eThis poster is an \u003cstrong data-end=\"2765\" data-start=\"2730\"\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical B2\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2797\" data-start=\"2775\"\u003e2001 first‑release\u003c\/strong\u003e campaign.\u003cbr data-end=\"2810\" data-start=\"2807\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-end=\"2823\" data-start=\"2816\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a reproduction or a reprint.\u003cbr data-end=\"2855\" data-start=\"2852\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-end=\"2883\" data-start=\"2861\"\u003eabout 24 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-end=\"2887\" data-start=\"2884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2928\" data-start=\"2887\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57117779034490,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-07-28T112447.600.jpg?v=1785205508","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/in-the-mood-for-love-%e8%8a%b1%e6%a7%98%e5%b9%b4%e8%8f%af-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-2001-highly-sought-after-b2-size-51-73-cm-excellent-l294","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}