[National Film Archive of Japan] Announcement of New Release of 219 Posters on the Website "Film Heritage - National Film Archive of Japan Film Materials Portal -"

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main announcement from the National Film Archive of Japan regarding their website?

A: The National Film Archive of Japan is announcing the addition of 219 film posters to their website, 'Film Heritage - National Film Archive of Japan Film Materials Portal -'.

Q: What period do the newly released film posters cover?

A: The newly released film posters date from the 1910s to the 1950s, encompassing both Japanese and foreign films.

Q: Are there any particularly rare or noteworthy posters included in this release?

A: Yes, the release includes an extremely rare poster for 'Kannon Daigoro' (1915) and a visually appealing poster for 'Harold Lloyd's Girl' (1924).

Q: What is significant about this release of film posters in Japan?

A: This is the first large-scale online release of a film poster collection of such historical value in Japan.

Q: Besides distribution company posters, what other collections are featured in this release?

A: The release includes materials from important collections such as the 'Misono Collection' and the collection of actress Kyoko Kagawa.