{"product_id":"the-fifth-element-フィフス-エレメント-original-first-release-japanese-movie-poster-1997-rare-b1-size-72-8-103-cm-ja18","title":"“The Fifth Element” (フィフス・エレメント), Original First-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1997, Rare B1 Size (72.8 × 103 cm) JA18","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--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-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\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" 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-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light deep-research-result markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese \u003cstrong\u003eB1 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e produced for the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Japanese cinema release\u003c\/strong\u003e of Luc Besson’s visually groundbreaking science-fiction film \u003cstrong\u003eThe Fifth Element\u003c\/strong\u003e (フィフス・エレメント), starring \u003cstrong\u003eBruce Willis and Milla Jovovich\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1997, \u003cem\u003eThe Fifth Element\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the defining large-scale science-fiction films of the late twentieth century. Set in the 23rd century, the story follows former special-forces driver \u003cstrong\u003eKorben Dallas\u003c\/strong\u003e (Bruce Willis), whose life is abruptly upended when he becomes entangled with \u003cstrong\u003eLeeloo\u003c\/strong\u003e (Milla Jovovich), a mysterious young woman who may hold the key to preventing the destruction of Earth. Combining futuristic action, comic-book invention, high fashion and operatic spectacle, the film has become a true cult and design classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA superb and highly recognizable Japanese first-release design dominated by dramatic close-up portraits of the film’s two leads. Bruce Willis appears at left as Korben Dallas, turning upward with an alarmed, battle-ready expression, while Milla Jovovich as Leeloo fills the right side, instantly identifiable by her vivid orange hair and striking, wide-eyed intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the centre sits the massive metallic-gold Japanese title \u003cstrong\u003eフィフス・エレメント\u003c\/strong\u003e, rendered in a bold, futuristic three-dimensional style that gives the poster exceptional visual punch. Beneath the title is an inset image of Leeloo standing against the film’s famous futuristic cityscape, reinforcing the picture’s grand science-fiction setting and distinctive visual world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning across the top is the Japanese campaign line:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e「それがなければ 地球が滅びる。」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— approximately \u003cstrong\u003e“Without it, the Earth will perish.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall palette of warm pinks, oranges and golds gives the design a softer, more dreamlike science-fiction mood than many Western campaign posters, and is particularly effective at emphasizing the film’s romantic, fantastical and apocalyptic dimensions all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilm significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Fifth Element\u003c\/em\u003e is widely regarded as one of the great science-fiction spectacles of the 1990s. Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eLuc Besson\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film fused Hollywood scale with a distinctly European visual imagination, drawing heavily on French comic-book aesthetics and featuring celebrated costume design by \u003cstrong\u003eJean-Paul Gaultier\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts imaginative production design, futuristic city imagery, and unforgettable central characters have ensured its lasting popularity. Over time, the film has evolved from a major international release into a genuine cult favourite, with original theatrical posters—particularly in larger formats—becoming increasingly sought after by collectors of science-fiction cinema, 1990s design, and Japanese poster art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare B1 format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the considerably larger \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese B1 format, approximately 72.8 × 103 cm (28.7 × 40.6 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e—substantially larger than the standard Japanese B2 poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB1 posters were printed in much smaller quantities than their B2 counterparts and were intended for larger-scale theatrical and lobby display. For a visually iconic title such as \u003cem\u003eThe Fifth Element\u003c\/em\u003e, the B1 format gives the artwork impressive wall presence and is far more difficult to source today than the standard release poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is over \u003cstrong\u003e25 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good+.\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent overall display presence. The front retains \u003cstrong\u003erich colour, strong contrast, and clean presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the large portraits, central title, and inset cityscape all displaying very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs visible from the reverse, there is general handling and storage wear consistent with age, including noticeable vertical fold \/ ripple lines and creasing. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese condition points are typical for a poster of this size and age and do not detract materially from the strong visual impact of the piece once framed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have taken the condition into account when pricing. \u003cstrong\u003eOnce framed, this large B1 poster will display exceptionally well.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the front and reverse photographs carefully—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\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":57236419969402,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"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-2026-09-06T123643.445.jpg?v=1788665970","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-fifth-element-%e3%83%95%e3%82%a3%e3%83%95%e3%82%b9-%e3%82%a8%e3%83%ac%e3%83%a1%e3%83%b3%e3%83%88-original-first-release-japanese-movie-poster-1997-rare-b1-size-72-8-103-cm-ja18","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}