{"product_id":"takeshis-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-2005-b2-size-51-73-cm-o276-copy-1","title":"“TAKESHIS’” (たけしーず), Original Japanese Movie Poster 2005, Takeshi Kitano \/ Beat Takeshi, B1 Size (c. 73 × 103 cm) — KA7","description":"\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-turn-id=\"c4c1564f-8174-400d-b120-7e3d559cc329\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-sm:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-pro\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"29971300-6036-4bfc-8ed6-5707200e76d4\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B1 theatrical poster printed for the 2005 release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakeshis’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, written, directed and edited by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakeshi Kitano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Featuring an extraordinary mosaic portrait of its star, the design captures the film’s exploration of identity, celebrity and the overlapping worlds of performer and filmmaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge B1 format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, approximately twice the area of a standard Japanese B2 poster, gives the intricate photographic composition considerable presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 November 2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShochiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakeshis’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together two contrasting versions of Kitano: the successful celebrity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeat Takeshi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a struggling, blond-haired aspiring actor who bears an uncanny resemblance to him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir encounter opens into an increasingly surreal world in which dreams, fantasies and cinematic violence overlap. Kitano turns his own public image into the subject of an experimental film, drawing on the tension between his familiar screen persona and the frustrations of an unknown performer hoping for recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supporting cast includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKotomi Kyono, Kayoko Kishimoto and Ren Osugi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its fragmented narrative and dark humour make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakeshis’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a particularly intriguing work for collectors interested in Kitano’s more personal filmmaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA monumental portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakeshi Kitano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dominates the sheet, emerging from a deep black background. His face is overlaid with a tightly arranged grid of small photographs, combining different expressions, characters and moments into a single image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamber, orange and gold tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e illuminate the mosaic, while heavy shadows define the eyes, nose and mouth. From a distance, the composition reads as one imposing face; viewed closely, it breaks into dozens of individual images. This shifting relationship between a single identity and its many versions is especially appropriate to the film.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“TAKESHIS’”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stretches across the lower section in vivid blue lettering. Above it, the Japanese credit reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「監督・脚本・編集：北野 武」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Directed, written and edited by Takeshi Kitano.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vertical tagline at the right reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「“たけし”が“たけし”を演じる。」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“‘Takeshi’ plays ‘Takeshi.’”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue and red lettering distinguish the two instances of his name, reinforcing the film’s dual identities. Below the title, the announcement \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「11月全国松竹系ほかロードショー」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e promotes its November release at Shochiku-affiliated cinemas and other theatres nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking piece of Japanese film advertising, particularly suited to collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakeshi Kitano, Japanese cinema and photographic poster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good+ condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The poster was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epreviously folded and subsequently stored rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Handling wear apparent on the reverse. The dark front also shows scattered light surface marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite this wear, the portrait retains strong colour and considerable visual impact in the large B1 format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall images provided, including the front, reverse and detail photograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they show the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexact poster for sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B1 format: approximately 73 × 103 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: KA7.\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57414919356794,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/man-looking-at-an-art-gallery-wall_44_4992ac7f-9497-4316-a78d-17dc9b4c2759.jpg?v=1792027405","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/takeshis-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-2005-b2-size-51-73-cm-o276-copy-1","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}