{"product_id":"melba-メルバ-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1954-patrice-munsel-b2-size-51-73-cm-t99-copy","title":"“The Young Girls of Rochefort” (ロシュフォールの恋人たち), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1967, Catherine Deneuve \/ Françoise Dorléac, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) — T100","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the 1967 first Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Young Girls of Rochefort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Released through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTowa and Taihei Film\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Jacques Demy’s musical opened in Japanese cinemas on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 August 1967\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten and directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacques Demy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with music by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichel Legrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film follows twin sisters Delphine and Solange as they dream of romance and careers beyond their hometown. The arrival of travelling entertainers sets their lives among a series of chance encounters, missed connections and unexpected reunions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatherine Deneuve and Françoise Dorléac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lead an ensemble including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Chakiris, Gene Kelly, Jacques Perrin and Danielle Darrieux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with choreography by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorman Maen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster captures the film’s exuberance through a large colour photograph of dancers performing in Rochefort’s sunlit square. Outstretched arms, lifted legs and bright white boots create a sweeping rhythm across the composition, while the yellow shopfront and patterned paving bring the town itself into the performance. It is an inviting image that presents the musical through movement and atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow, a compact arrangement of smaller photographs introduces romantic encounters, street scenes and further dance sequences. These images interlock with a purple panel carrying the original French title, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Demoiselles de Rochefort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a playful geometric transition between the main photograph and the credits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese title, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eロシュフォールの恋人たち\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, stretches across the pale lower section in flowing red and vivid pink lettering. Its rising strokes echo the dancers’ gestures above. A prominent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e emblem advertises the theatrical presentation, while the Towa, Taihei and Seven Arts logos complete the lower margin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blue promotional line across the top reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「美しい港町にあふれる恋の歓び！輝く若さが幸せの夢をよぶ！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The joy of love fills a beautiful port town! Radiant youth inspires dreams of happiness!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its sunny photography, spacious layout and expressive lettering, this is a charming example of Japanese publicity for French musical cinema. It holds particular appeal for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacques Demy, Michel Legrand, Catherine Deneuve and classic screen musicals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, this poster will display excellently\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the front, reverse and detailed close-ups\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: T100.\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","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57332379713914,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-01T174816.499.jpg?v=1790844612","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/melba-%e3%83%a1%e3%83%ab%e3%83%90-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1954-patrice-munsel-b2-size-51-73-cm-t99-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}