"The Lower Depths" (どん底 / Donzoko), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1957, Akira Kurosawa, Ultra Rare, Speed Size (26 x 73cm) M31

This is an original Japanese poster from the first release of "The Lower Depths" (どん底, Donzoko) in 1957.

This poster is ultra rare and comes from the legendary director Akira Kurosawa, one of the most influential figures in world cinema.

"The Lower Depths" is Kurosawa’s adaptation of Maxim Gorky's acclaimed stage play, reimagined in Edo-period Japan. Featuring an extraordinary ensemble cast including Toshiro Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Kyoko Kagawa, and Bokuzen Hidari, the film offers a raw and compassionate look at a group of outcasts living in the slums on the margins of society.

The story blends gritty realism with dark humor, portraying the lives of the impoverished and hopeless through a theatrical lens, while Kurosawa’s direction brings a unique visual and emotional depth to the material.

This poster showcases the full ensemble of characters, scattered across the design in cut-out style, symbolizing the layered interactions and tangled lives portrayed in the film. The traditional vertical format and vivid colors capture the richness of the film’s tone and period setting.

It is over 69 years old and remains a scarce find in any condition.

This poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact item that is for sale.

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

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