“The Sorrow and the Pity” (追想), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1975, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA714 (C)

This is an original Japanese B2 movie poster printed in 1975 for the first Japanese theatrical release of 追想 (titled Le Vieux Fusil in French), a France / West Germany wartime drama directed by Robert Enrico, starring Philippe Noiret and Romy Schneider, with Jean Bouise.

Film background
Released in 1975, Le Vieux Fusil is one of the most emotionally devastating French war films of the era—set during the final months of World War II and built around memory, grief, and violent revenge. It contrasts idyllic domestic life with sudden atrocity, then follows a man pushed beyond endurance as he confronts occupying forces. The film became a major cultural event in France and remains closely associated with its lead performances and its searing depiction of trauma.

Poster design
A powerful, concept-driven Japanese B2 that uses surreal montage to express memory and horror. A vast SS helmet dominates the upper field like a looming symbol, containing a peaceful countryside bicycle scene—family and dog—turned into a trapped “memory” inside the machinery of occupation. Flames rise across the centre, partially consuming the typography and creating the sense of the past burning through the present. The large title 「追想」 anchors the lower half, while a small inset image of an embrace reinforces the film’s emotional core. Stark, unforgettable, and extremely displayable.

Condition
Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

It is 50 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.