153 - THE GATE OF HELL

THE GATE OF HELL A film by Teinosuke Kinugasa, 1954 Vintage promotional brochure, 4 illustrated pages 31.2 x 24 cm Includes 2 vintage silver gelatin prints (title on the front, blank backs, 13 x 18 cm each) Note: This vintage promotional brochure was published to mark the release of The Gate of Hell (Jigokumon), a film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa and released in 1954. Considered one of the masterpieces of Japanese cinema, this historical drama is set in the 12th century and is particularly famous for its sumptuous color cinematography. It won the Palme d’Honneur at the 1954 Cannes Film Festival, as well as the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and an Honorary Oscar for its costumes, helping to introduce Japanese cinema to Western audiences. Comprising four illustrated pages, this brochure is an original promotional document intended to accompany the film’s theatrical release. It is complemented by two vintage silver-gelatin prints, featuring the title in the image and a blank reverse side, offering a valuable visual record of this major production.