{"product_id":"snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-original-re-release-japanese-poster-1985-b2-size-51-x-73cm-h234-copy-1","title":"“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (白雪姫), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1980, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA743","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"474\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e printed in \u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e1980\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"215\"\u003ere-release\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"254\"\u003eSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs\u003c\/strong\u003e (白雪姫), Walt Disney’s historic first full-length animated feature film. This particular campaign promoted the \u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"393\"\u003e“Latest Japanese Version”\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e最新日本語版\u003c\/strong\u003e), issued to accompany a new Japanese dub for contemporary audiences.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eFew films occupy a more important place in cinema history. First released in the United States in \u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"582\"\u003e1937\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs\u003c\/strong\u003e was the picture that established Disney feature animation on a permanent footing and transformed the possibilities of the medium. This Japanese poster is especially appealing for its richly illustrated, character-filled design and its clear association with the celebrated 1980 re-release campaign. This example is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and presents beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eBased on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs\u003c\/strong\u003e follows the young princess Snow White as she flees the murderous jealousy of the Evil Queen and finds shelter in the forest cottage of the seven dwarfs. Combining fantasy, romance, comedy, suspense, and music, the film became one of the foundational achievements of animated cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eWalt Disney\u003c\/strong\u003e and supervised by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eDavid Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film was a landmark technical and artistic achievement, proving that animation could sustain a feature-length narrative with emotional depth and mass appeal. It was an extraordinary commercial success and remains one of the most influential animated films ever made. In recognition of its importance, Walt Disney received a special \u003cstrong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eHonorary Academy Award\u003c\/strong\u003e, famously presented as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eone full-sized Oscar accompanied by seven miniature statuettes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eThe poster is a wonderfully lush and inviting piece of Disney marketing art. At the centre sits \u003cstrong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eSnow White\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by woodland animals, with a bluebird perched delicately on her hand. Around her gathers an enchanting assembly of characters from the film, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003ethe Seven Dwarfs\u003c\/strong\u003e at left and a host of forest creatures across the lower half of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003eThe background incorporates several narrative vignettes: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003ethe distant castle beneath a rainbow\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003ethe Evil Queen in witch form offering the poisoned apple\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003ethe Prince with Snow White\u003c\/strong\u003e, all contributing to the fairytale atmosphere. The design is rich in colour and movement, with the greens of the forest set against the brilliant red title \u003cstrong data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003e「白雪姫」\u003c\/strong\u003e dominating the lower portion of the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003eAt the top, the Japanese tagline reads: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2804\"\u003e“Carried on numerous beautiful melodies, a story of love has arrived…”\u003c\/strong\u003e On the upper left, the vertical text promotes the film as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003eeternal Disney masterpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e. Particularly notable is the small yellow oval at lower left reading \u003cstrong data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003e最新日本語版\u003c\/strong\u003e (“Latest Japanese Version”), identifying this poster as part of the 1980 campaign built around the new Japanese-language release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003eRelease note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003eThis poster was printed for the film’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003e1980 Japanese theatrical re-release\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3253\"\u003enew Japanese dubbed version\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3360\"\u003eIt is an original period Japanese theatrical poster, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a later reproduction or commercial reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3375\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e A very attractive example with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3509\"\u003estrong colour, clean presentation, and excellent overall display appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3594\"\u003ePlease review the photograph carefully, as it shows the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3593\"\u003eexact poster for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3651\"\u003eoriginal 1980 Japanese theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3655\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3696\"\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3731\"\u003eIt is now \u003cstrong data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3730\"\u003eover 40 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3774\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3774\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57047248863610,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-07-07T161946.162.jpg?v=1783408805","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-original-re-release-japanese-poster-1985-b2-size-51-x-73cm-h234-copy-1","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}