{"product_id":"la-mort-du-cygne-ballerina-白鳥の死-original-japanese-movie-poster-undated-japanese-release-1941-b2-size-51-73-cm-t3","title":"“La Mort du Cygne \/ Ballerina” (白鳥の死), Original Japanese Movie Poster Release 1941, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) T3","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster for La Mort du Cygne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known internationally as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBallerina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The film first opened in Japan as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e白鳥の死 on 29 May 1941\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in France in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1937\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film was directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Benoît-Lévy and Marie Epstein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adapting a story by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Morand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It stars celebrated dancers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYvette Chauviré, Mia Slavenska, and Janine Charrat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with choreography by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerge Lifar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet within the world of the Paris Opéra ballet, the story follows a young student whose devotion to her favourite ballerina turns destructive when a rival threatens her idol’s position. Combining backstage drama with performances by professional dancers, the film explores ambition, jealousy, guilt, and the emotional intensity of childhood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gracefully posed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eillustrated ballerina in a white tutu and small jewelled crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dominates a pale mint-green background. Her lowered head, outstretched arms, and crossed legs create a sweeping diagonal, while softly shaded folds give the costume a sense of movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe French title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLA MORT DU CYGNE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stretches across the top in bold red capitals. Japanese promotional copy beneath it celebrates the elegance and poignancy of the dance, presenting the film as an enduring work of cinematic art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the foot of the composition, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e白鳥の死\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in large pale lettering with dark dimensional shadows against a deep crimson panel. Blue cast names and black production credits balance the delicate central illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower margin credits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinatlantica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and distributor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e三映株式會社\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout B2 posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51 × 73 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this poster follows the familiar Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2 theatrical format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its vertical proportions give the full-length dancer a commanding presence, with generous space around the illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarity and significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremarkable survivor of vintage Japanese film advertising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this sheet brings together French cinema, classical ballet, and Japanese illustrated poster design. It has particular appeal for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eballet imagery, European cinema, and Japanese theatrical posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis poster is over 85 years old!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood+ \/ Very Good for its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The poster shows age toning, creasing, edge tears, and small paper losses, including a noticeable loss along the right edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepair strips are visible on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The central ballerina illustration remains substantially intact. Once framed and mounted, this historically significant poster will display very well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the close-ups 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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a modern reproduction\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\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57284544037242,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments_74_827faea3-5652-4288-85f4-e7ac98df8c5a.jpg?v=1789800566","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/la-mort-du-cygne-ballerina-%e7%99%bd%e9%b3%a5%e3%81%ae%e6%ad%bb-original-japanese-movie-poster-undated-japanese-release-1941-b2-size-51-73-cm-t3","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}