French movie poster The War Is Over vintage Cocinor – press, rare

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Description

Vintage French movie poster for the film "La Guerre est Finie" (The War Is Over). The poster features a sober graphic design with a frame of red botanical motifs on a white background, forming a wide border in the shape of a stylized laurel. The film's title, "LA GUERRE EST FINIE", is printed in red capital letters at the top of the poster, immediately followed by the phrase "La Presse Unanime" (The Unanimous Press) in black handwritten characters, highlighting the critical enthusiasm upon the film's release.

Press quotes are listed in the center, in black typography, with attribution to the respective journalists and newspaper titles: L’Express, Figaro Littéraire, France Soir, Le Canard Enchaîné, Le Monde, Parisien Libéré. The logo of the distributor Cocinor appears at the bottom right, confirming the authenticity of the item as official promotional material.

The poster's surface shows several horizontal and vertical creases, typical of folded storage, as well as slight handling marks visible on the central part. The colors remain sharp and well-contrasted, without major alteration. No figurative graphics or scene illustrations are visible on this side; all content is textual and ornamental.

The typographical style and layout are characteristic of French movie posters from the 1960s, with an emphasis on the title and press excerpts. The overall impression is one of authentic vintage aesthetic, appreciated for wall decoration or for showcasing classic filmography.

Condition

Used poster, sold as is. Presence of marked creases and slight handling marks visible on the central areas. No major tears or stains apparent on the visible side.

Did you know? "La Guerre est Finie" is a film directed by Alain Resnais, released in 1966, dealing with the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War through the eyes of an activist. This film, critically acclaimed upon its release, is a key work of committed French cinema and marked a generation with its political and formal scope.

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