{"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-l167-gallery","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) L167 - Gallery","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 poster printed for the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Japanese theatrical campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e of Wong Kar‑wai’s \u003cem\u003eIn the Mood for Love\u003c\/em\u003e, starring \u003cstrong\u003eMaggie Cheung\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTony Leung Chiu‑wai\u003c\/strong\u003e. Japan opened the film on \u003cstrong\u003e31 March 2001\u003c\/strong\u003e; at its 2000 Cannes premiere the film won \u003cstrong\u003eBest Actor\u003c\/strong\u003e (Leung) and the festival’s \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Grand Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e recognizing the work of cinematographers \u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Doyle\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLee Ping‑bin\u003c\/strong\u003e with editor\/production designer \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Chang Suk‑ping\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan 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\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA saturated \u003cstrong\u003elacquer‑red field\u003c\/strong\u003e frames the indelible image: \u003cstrong\u003eCheung in cheongsam, Leung reclined across her legs\u003c\/strong\u003e, composed with oversized black letterforms \u003cstrong\u003e「花様年華」\u003c\/strong\u003e and the English title extending across the lower half; the Japanese tagline reads \u003cstrong\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\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\u003eWilliam Chang’s\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrated costuming and art direction that define the film’s visual identity. Among contemporary dealers and auctions, \u003cstrong\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 class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan 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\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormat note:\u003c\/em\u003e Standard Japanese \u003cstrong\u003eB2\u003c\/strong\u003e posters measure approximately \u003cstrong\u003e51 × 73 cm (20 × 29 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e and were the principal single‑panel size for cinemas nationwide. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan 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\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCult status \/ film notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely regarded as a 21st‑century masterpiece, \u003cem\u003eIn the Mood for Love\u003c\/em\u003e has only grown in stature—\u003cstrong\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 class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan 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\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent+\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vivid, unfaded reds and deep blacks on glossy stock. \u003cstrong\u003eNo horizontal fold lines\u003c\/strong\u003e—notable because two other examples we have handled on this relatively thick paper stock exhibited visible horizontal fold impressions. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical B2\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003e2001 first‑release\u003c\/strong\u003e campaign.\u003cbr\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a reproduction or a reprint.\u003cbr\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003eabout 24 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57213252338042,"sku":null,"price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-08-29T100046.322.jpg?v=1787965259","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-l167-gallery","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}