{"product_id":"the-pillow-book-ピーター-グリーナウェイの枕草子-original-japanese-movie-poster-1997-vivian-wu-ewan-mcgregor-b2-format-c-51-73-cm-t125","title":"“The Pillow Book” (ピーター・グリーナウェイの枕草子), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1997, Vivian Wu \/ Ewan McGregor, B2 Format (c. 51 × 73 cm) — T125","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the 1997 first Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pillow Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, written and directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Greenaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Released in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19 July 1997\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film combines literature, calligraphy and the human body in a visually elaborate exploration of desire, memory and authorship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSei Shōnagon’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pillow Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Greenaway’s contemporary story follows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagiko, played by Vivian Wu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose childhood memories of her father writing characters on her face shape her relationship with language and intimacy. As an adult, she seeks partners who can unite physical attraction with beautiful writing, eventually becoming an author who uses bodies as the pages of her work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEwan McGregor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plays Jerome, the translator whose relationship with Nagiko becomes central to the story. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen Ogata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears as her father, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshi Oida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the publisher. The film’s layered imagery, photographed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacha Vierny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combines changing frames, superimposed text and richly contrasting colours. Its selection for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUn Certain Regard at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is reflected in the festival billing along the poster’s lower edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese design captures this visual language through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree photographic panels enclosed within a vivid red frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, arranged vertically against a purple background layered with calligraphic marks and enlarged imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper photograph shows Nagiko reclining, her body illuminated by pale, flowing script against deep shadows. The middle panel concentrates on the act of writing on skin: a silhouetted figure holds a brush towards a standing nude body, with luminous green light behind them. Below, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVivian Wu and Ewan McGregor share a quiet moment in a bath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, introducing a more personal image of the relationship at the heart of the film.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the panels, the English title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“the pillow book”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sweeps diagonally in bright yellow handwriting. Its loose, irregular strokes echo the calligraphy within the photographs, linking the title directly to the film’s central theme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge white characters reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「枕草子」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e descend along the upper left, accompanied by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ピーター・グリーナウェイの」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying it as Peter Greenaway’s interpretation. A vertical English credit block continues beneath, balancing the long Japanese promotional line on the opposite side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe yellow headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「好きなもの、美しい男の肌　嫌いなもの、美しい男の裏切り」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Things I love: the skin of a beautiful man. Things I hate: the betrayal of a beautiful man.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis list-like wording recalls Sei Shōnagon’s observations while introducing the modern film’s concerns with beauty, attraction and betrayal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAce Pictures distribution credits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appear along the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple, scarlet and yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, intimate photography and expressive lettering makes this a particularly distinctive design for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Greenaway, Ewan McGregor and Japanese arthouse film posters\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 Handling creases, gentle paper undulations and light edge wear are visible, particularly on the reverse and towards the lower portion of the sheet. The front retains vivid colour, clear photographic detail and strong overall display impact. \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 front and reverse\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\u003eJapanese B2 format: approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: T125.\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 B2 posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 posters typically measure approximately 51 × 73 cm and were widely used for theatrical display. Their combinations of photography, illustration, typography and locally written promotional copy preserve how films were introduced to Japanese audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57347587047802,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-05T110428.474.jpg?v=1791165900","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-pillow-book-%e3%83%94%e3%83%bc%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc-%e3%82%b0%e3%83%aa%e3%83%bc%e3%83%8a%e3%82%a6%e3%82%a7%e3%82%a4%e3%81%ae%e6%9e%95%e8%8d%89%e5%ad%90-original-japanese-movie-poster-1997-vivian-wu-ewan-mcgregor-b2-format-c-51-73-cm-t125","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}