{"product_id":"the-libertine-the-matriarch-女性上位時代-original-japanese-movie-poster-1969-stb-tatekan-c-51-145-cm-t130","title":"“The Libertine \/ The Matriarch” (女性上位時代), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1969, STB Tatekan (c. 51 × 145 cm) — T130","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese STB tatekan theatrical poster for the 1969 first Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa matriarca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, internationally known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Libertine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and advertised on this poster as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Matriarch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Released in Japan as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e女性上位時代\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film opened on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 February 1969\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presented by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTowa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo vertically arranged sheets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this imposing format gives the film’s playful imagery and striking Japanese typography an exceptional presence. Its combination of pastel colours, oversized photography and geometric framing captures the fashionable atmosphere of late-1960s European cinema.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePasquale Festa Campanile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 1968 Italian comedy stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatherine Spaak and Jean-Louis Trintignant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Spaak plays Mimi, a young widow who discovers her late husband’s secret erotic life and begins exploring her own desires through a succession of encounters. The story approaches changing sexual attitudes and the relationship between freedom and marriage with humour and a distinctly contemporary sense of style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe film’s appeal extends to its visual and musical character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmando Trovajoli’s score\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accompanies a world of fashionable interiors and costumes, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaia Romanini’s costume credit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appearing in the poster’s lower billing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper sheet is dominated by a playful photograph of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpaak riding on Trintignant’s back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, both smiling. His outstretched arm crosses towards the left edge, while her long blonde hair and the nearby pink flowers soften the composition. A large lavender diagonal divides the pale background, giving the photographic arrangement a clean, graphic structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRunning almost the full height of the upper sheet is the Japanese title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「女性上位時代」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Age of Female Supremacy.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its enormous magenta characters are drawn with sharp, elongated strokes, creating a dramatic counterpoint to the relaxed expressions of the stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe promotional text reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「女性上位でごめんなさい！ これが今日のラブ・モード！ エレガントで華麗な 恋の季節のマン・ハント！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sorry, ladies have the upper hand! This is today’s style of love! An elegant, glamorous manhunt in the season of romance!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower sheet introduces a second, much larger portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpaak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, framed inside a broad white circle. Her raised arms, expressive eyes and orange-red lipstick make this the composition’s other principal focal point. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“THE MATRIARCH”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e curves around the lower edge of the circle in green lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurrounding this portrait are smaller film scenes tinted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow, pink, red and blue-grey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These panels give the design the appearance of a colourful magazine layout, balancing intimate moments with the film’s comic situations. Japanese cast and production credits cross the lower section, with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTowa emblem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prominently displayed between the final photographic panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stylish and substantial example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatherine Spaak, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Italian cinema and Japanese tatekan design\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\u003cspan\u003e  A small rectangular discoloured mark is visible near the upper margin from an old piece of tape that has subsequently fallen off. The photographs retain strong detail, and the magenta title and pastel colours remain particularly attractive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, this poster will display beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the fronts and reverses\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\u003eSTB tatekan format: two sheets, approximately 51 × 145 cm overall when displayed together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: T130.\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 STB tatekan posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese STB tatekan posters use two vertically arranged sheets to create a tall theatrical display. Their extended proportions allowed designers to combine large portraits, dramatic lettering and multiple scenes in compositions distinct from the standard B2 format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57347272802682,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/man-standing-in-front-of-gallery-wall_44_8f4073c8-f419-497b-a8ab-67799d4a04e2.jpg?v=1791156553","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-libertine-the-matriarch-%e5%a5%b3%e6%80%a7%e4%b8%8a%e4%bd%8d%e6%99%82%e4%bb%a3-original-japanese-movie-poster-1969-stb-tatekan-c-51-145-cm-t130","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}