Original 1980 - Yves Montand - Clair De Femme - US One Sheet Poster

🎬 CLAIR DE FEMME (1980)

Original U.S. One-Sheet Poster
Starring: Yves Montand, Romy Schneider
Directed by: Costa-Gavras
Distributor: Atlantic Releasing
Format: U.S. One Sheet (27 x 41 in)
Year of Issue: 1980

🖼️ Poster Description

This is an original U.S. theatrical one-sheet for Clair de Femme, Costa-Gavras’ intimate romantic drama starring two European cinema legends—Yves Montand and Romy Schneider. Posters for this title were printed in very limited numbers due to the film’s art-house U.S. release, making surviving copies genuinely scarce.

Design & Imagery

• Dominant Palette:
  Muted burgundy, soft black, and pale rose tones, creating a moody, intimate, European aesthetic consistent with late-70s/early-80s international art cinema.

• Main Image:
  A deeply emotional, soft-focus photograph of Montand and Schneider:

  • Montand appears solemn, contemplative

  • Schneider gently rests her forehead and cheek against his shoulder

  • The composition communicates vulnerability and quiet connection—perfectly reflecting the film’s themes of grief, chance encounters, and emotional rebirth.

• Tagline:
  “Between strangers everything is possible.”
  A poetic line reinforcing the film's understated romantic tension.

• Title Treatment:
  The film title CLAIR DE FEMME is centred in a boxed serif design in deep red against soft pink—simple, elegant typography evoking European poster sensibilities.

• Lower Credits Block:
  Includes full cast and crew, production details, and Atlantic Releasing markings.
  Copyright at bottom right: © 1980, verifying authenticity.

• Paper Stock:
  Standard NSS-style lightweight theatrical paper used in the early 1980s (pre-video boom), naturally prone to fold lines, making well-kept examples more desirable.

⭐ Collectability & Rarity

This poster is not commonly seen on the market due to:

• The film’s limited U.S. distribution

• Lower initial print runs typical for European drama imports

• The cult status of Romy Schneider, whose memorabilia is highly sought after

• The prestige of director Costa-Gavras, better known for political thrillers (Z, Missing, State of Siege), making this title uniquely placed within his filmography

Romy Schneider posters have increased steadily in value since the 2010s—particularly since her rediscovery by new European audiences. Works from her later career are especially desirable.

📜 Condition Assessment

• Very Good+ to Excellent Condition

• Strong, unfaded colour

• Clean borders, no significant staining or tears visible

• Minor horizontal and vertical fold lines (original to distribution)

• Surface looks smooth with no heavy creasing

• No tape shadows or pinholes visible

• Linen-backed, very sympathetic restoration, Listed in Near Mint Minus condition

✔️ Summary for Collectors

Title: CLAIR DE FEMME (1980)
Type: Original U.S. One-Sheet
Condition: Near Mint Minus

Key Points:

• Scarce U.S. release poster

• Stars Yves Montand & Romy Schneider

• Costa-Gavras directed

• Highly displayable, elegant design

• Increasing collector interest in European art-cinema memorabilia