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🌍 Night on Earth (1991) – Original German A1 Film Poster | 84 × 59 cm | Plakat
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🌍 Night on Earth (1991) – Original German A1 Film Poster
Jim Jarmusch’s Global Taxi Odyssey in Striking German Design
Offset Lithograph | 84 × 59 cm | Germany
🎬 Introduction
This original German A1 poster for Jim Jarmusch’s 1991 film "Night on Earth" captures the film’s cosmopolitan spirit through bold, graphic design. The artwork typically features a stylized world map or cityscape, echoing the film’s structure: five vignettes set in taxis across Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Rome, and Helsinki. The poster’s composition is both minimal and evocative, using deep blacks and vibrant color accents to reflect the nocturnal, interconnected journeys of the film’s characters. German-language titling and credits anchor the piece in its local release context, while the international subject matter gives it broad appeal.
✨ Why It Matters
"Night on Earth" is a cult favorite among cinephiles, emblematic of Jarmusch’s offbeat, humanist storytelling and his fascination with urban life. German A1 posters from the early 1990s are prized for their high production quality and distinctive graphic sensibility, often differing significantly from US or UK campaign art. This poster is especially collectible for fans of Jarmusch, as well as those interested in the global indie cinema boom of the era. Its design reflects the cross-cultural themes of the film, making it a conversation piece for collectors of both film memorabilia and modern European poster art. Original German prints are less common than their US counterparts, adding to its desirability.
📐 Poster Details
- Title: Night on Earth
- Year: 1991
- Country: Germany
- Size: 84 × 59 cm
- Format: A1
- Print type: Offset Lithograph
- Language: German
- Studio / Publisher: Pandora Film (inferred from German distribution)
- Designer: (Unknown)
🔎 Condition
Original print, not a reissue. Typically printed on semi-gloss paper stock, with possible light edge wear or minor handling creases consistent with age. May show original fold lines (as was standard for German A1s), but no major tears or restoration unless otherwise noted. Colors remain vivid, and the poster displays beautifully when framed, making it a standout piece for any collection.
Folded. Please take a look at the pictures, what you see is what you get.
Folded. Please take a look at the pictures, what you see is what you get.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti Color, BlackMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight84 cmWidth59 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 12 sales