{"product_id":"the-poem-of-the-nemu-tree-ねむの木の詩-original-japanese-movie-poster-1974-atg-illustrated-by-mariko-miyagi-b2-size-51-5-72-8-cm-g11","title":"“The Poem of the Nemu Tree” (ねむの木の詩), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1974, ATG, Illustrated by Mariko Miyagi, B2 Size (51.5 × 72.8 cm) — G11","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 poster printed for the 1974 release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Poem of the Nemu Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMariko Miyagi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and distributed by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt Theatre Guild (ATG)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its beautiful illustration, painted by Miyagi herself, makes this a particularly personal example of Japanese independent film advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe documentary centres on the children of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNemu no Ki Gakuen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the school and care facility Miyagi founded for children with disabilities. Drawing on their everyday experiences and relationships with the people caring for them, the film combines documentary observation with music and narration to convey their individual personalities and imaginative lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiyagi’s involvement extended across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduction, direction, screenplay and music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as the poster prominently records. Cinematography is credited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiroshi Okazaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the performers are identified simply as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“the children of Nemu no Ki Gakuen.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The printed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinistry of Education Special Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e endorsement appears beneath the title, alongside the distinctive ATG logo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork gives the poster its gentle, expressive character. Two elongated figures emerge from translucent washes of green: one stands facing the viewer, while the other appears in profile, holding yellow flowers close to their chest. Loose red blossoms, golden-yellow flowers and deeper green brushwork fill the lower section, creating a vivid contrast with the open, pale background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printed signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「まり子」—“Mariko”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears near the bottom of the illustration. Above, the enormous red Japanese title stretches across almost the entire width, its rounded lettering echoing the flowing forms of the painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA short poem at the lower left describes a boy looking out over the sea, imagining himself running across the waves and wondering whether yesterday’s dream was real. Together, the verse and illustration convey the film’s attention to childhood, imagination and the emotional world of its subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn especially appealing piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eATG cinema, Japanese documentary film and illustrated movie posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good \/ Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreviously folded, subsequently stored flat. Once framed, this poster will display excellently. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the front, reverse and detail images\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 size: approximately 51.5 × 72.8 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: G11.\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","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57419677467002,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-16T141620.397.jpg?v=1792127822","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-poem-of-the-nemu-tree-%e3%81%ad%e3%82%80%e3%81%ae%e6%9c%a8%e3%81%ae%e8%a9%a9-original-japanese-movie-poster-1974-atg-illustrated-by-mariko-miyagi-b2-size-51-5-72-8-cm-g11","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}