Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Polish Movie Posters

Most movie posters in the United States are downright boring.

They show the movie stars and share a cheesy catch-phrase or perhaps a one-liner from a movie reviewer.

The brilliant people in Poland, however, do things a little more fabulously.

Movie posters in Eastern Europe are artwork. The creators put so much heart and soul and hard work into them, the results are astounding.

They create movie posters which belong in art museums, much less movie theaters.

Some of the movie posters are obvious and others are conceptual, illustrating the soul of the film as a puzzle which needs to be carefully unraveled.

I recently stumbled upon the website, Polish Posters Shop, which features hundreds of these phenomenal treasures. I think they would make perfect decoration for any home or office.

Here are my favorites:



















There were many posters which I found perplexing, yet stunning. A simple glance at the poster does not reveal which film is being portrayed.

Can you guess the movie?












The answers are:

Weekend at Bernie's
Fatal Attraction
Flipper
Breakfast at Tiffany's


Did you get any of those right? Do you prefer these movie posters over American posters?
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60 comments:

  1. JasminJune 8, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    These are amazing, they'd look so beautiful framed in a modern apartment. I love that they add much more depth, intrigue and artistry to the film. Head over heels for that Dumbo one - it's darling! What an interesting post. x

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  2. CarrieJune 8, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Really creative! I love how they take and make it so incredibly artistic. Love the Polish ones! One of my favourites who first did posters was Toulouse Le Trec!
    XO Carrie
    www.carriefabulous.com

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  3. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    wow..interesting..they do look like art pieces from museum.

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  4. Andrés CorellaJune 8, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Ohh I actually guessed Fatal Attraction!! But it was because I read Michael Douglas and Glenn Close..so it had to be ahaha...Amazing posters..Tootsie poster is epic...and Sex and The City is hilarious!

    xx
    Andy
    The Black Label

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  5. ChristopherJune 8, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Suddenly I find Sarah Jessica Parker to be so much more attractive after looking at that poster but I just can't put my finger on why.

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  6. JosieJune 8, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    I love the Breakfast at Tiffany's and My Fair Lady posters -- they're stunning!
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  7. Jewellery BijouJune 8, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    They are so cool!I love them and also I am Polish!

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  8. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    so interesting post dear!!

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  9. VixJune 8, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    They are beautiful, cinema as an art form without the need for a celebrity image or a magazine endorsement. I'd hang any of these in my house. xxx

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  10. StarletStarletJune 8, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Jennifer!!! These blow my mind!

    I love this curation, thank you, thank you!

    The Sex and the city is super fun.

    The tiffany - i just want to blow it up, print it, and hang it on my office, like right now.

    And the Dumbo one is sooo cute!

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  11. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    WOW, I don't know where you hove those from but I have to disapoint you those posters are really old and know in movie theaters we. in Poland where I come from, have exact same posters as you in the US. but some live theaters are still making these ;)
    whish you fabulus day
    Cookie

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  12. Betty ManousosJune 8, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    i absolutely love them.
    they do look amazing!
    i'd like to hang some of them on my wall.

    have a great day!

    betty xx

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  13. little luxury listJune 8, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    I've seen similar posters in other european countries. So cool!

    xoxo,

    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  14. SherinJune 8, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    These are amazing! Definitely masterpieces for a museum. I love the one for Dumbo, despite the creepyness.

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  15. Melanie's RandomnessJune 8, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Now those are pretty damn cool posters!! I love the breakfast at tiffanys one and the sex and the city one!! I really have to visit Europe one day because seriously it's so much fun, even the posters rule!! =)

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  16. Katherines CornerJune 8, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Wow, what a wonderful post. How creative, Well done. I only guessed two of the four. Hugs!

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  17. Dilan DilirJune 8, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    have a wonderful day!

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  18. Dilan DilirJune 8, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    have a wonderful day!

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  19. ImogenJune 8, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Oh wow I can't believe the difference between these and what we have here. I never would have guessed they would be any different. The second one is hilarious. Its good to see so much effort go into them. I'm so sorry for my absence lately with commenting/reading your posts. I have missed you but I am back to blogging now.

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  20. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I actually like these more they are thought provoking definitely - not that I could tell what movie it was but hey whatev xx
    www.rawfashionmagazine.com

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  21. amy b.s.June 8, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    oh my gosh, that my fair lady poster is stunning!

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  22. Audrey AllureJune 8, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Great posters; I'd like to see a mix of both here. Haha, the Sex & the City poster is just great.

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  23. Tights LoverJune 8, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    These are amazing. My Polish half is so proud right now :)!

    I was able to guess Fatal Attraction and Breakfast at Tiffany's, although I must confess, I only guessed Fatal Attraction because the actors' names were at the bottom!

    ps. I'm so excited you agreed to be part of my book project!

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  24. LeiaJune 8, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    You're right, these movie posters ARE amazing! I guessed 3/4 right (I don't think I had ever heard of Flipper before though, so I can be forgiven, right?). The posters are truly thought-provoking works of art!

    ♥ Leia

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  25. nooneJune 8, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    interesting, these posters are SO different. I like the Dumbo one

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  26. Oh to Be a MuseJune 8, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    wow, those posters are really awesome. i love the one for Gandhi!

    i couldn't guess any of those right aside from Breakfast at Tiffany's, of course.

    love how creative these posters are!

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  27. daisychainJune 8, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    these are seriously amazing xo

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  28. Mallory In New YorkJune 8, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    You're so right!! America is super boring... i really love the 'Tootsie' one!!

    http://malloryinnewyork.blogspot.com

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  29. Movies on my MindJune 8, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Goodness me, the Polish artists must be on drugs when they paint these posters. If you think Polish poster art is nuts you should see the state of Pakistani movie posters - scary stuff.

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  30. Anna Lea IsabelleJune 8, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I live in Europe, but I have never seen anything like this. It looks great though.. I guess Norway has become too influenced by America.

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  31. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Those are extraordinary. I love them.

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  32. SauniyaJune 8, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    wow these are so much more interesting!! More creative and attractive actually, I like it better than the american versions :)

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  33. valncamiJune 8, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    wow i really enjoyed these. they are gorgeous. youre right - US posters are pretty boring comparatively haha!

    thank you so much for your lovely comment!
    we love hearing from you :]

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  34. Diego R. WyattJune 8, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    I want these framed in my place. American posters SUCK...it's unfortunate because we have so many talented artist here, but film companies want these glossy celebrity-driven posters that are boring and uninspired.

    I am loving the Cabaret and Ghandi posters.

    Diego
    www.howtozipyourfly.com

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  35. CaitlinJune 8, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Those posters are fascinating to look at, but they freak me out a little too. (Especially The Shining and Weekend at Bernie's) That said, I would really love to see the Polish versions of all those movies!

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  36. stylenuggetsJune 8, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    What an amazing find - though some movies posters give a totally different slant on the movie. But would be great wall art.

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  37. Fashion Confessions of a MommyJune 9, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    How cool are these posters. Love it and you are so right about the American ones. These are pieces of art.
    Lovely post.
    Daphne.
    http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

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  38. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Nice post:)

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  39. StyleIDnetJune 9, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Wow, it never occurred to me that they had such an interesting ..."art", I am sure this has to be call ART.
    Love them, I'd love to have at leas one on my living room.


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  40. Jelena ZivanovicJune 9, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I guessed right only for the Breakfast at Tiffany's!:D Those are fantastic posters, u love them or hate them- there is no middle, in my case is -> love!;)
    kisses
    Jelena
    http://glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com/

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  41. BonnieJune 9, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Movie posters in the U.S. are so stupid and boring. They all look the same! All you need to do is replace the different actors' heads with other actors' heads and BAM -- same thing. The U.S. needs to turn more Polish. Maybe more people would go to the movies, then.
    Oh, and lower the movie ticket prices. That would also help.

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  42. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJune 9, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Awwwwwww, I like the Dumbo one!

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  43. drollgirlJune 9, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    um, these are fucking awesome! i keep staring and staring at them!

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  44. MimiJune 9, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    these are definitely different from american posters, and they have more character. :) i love the ones for gandhi and dumbo. :D

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  45. HazeJune 10, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    OMG! Love it. These are very creative, ones I wouldn't mind putting up in a frame and hanging it somewhere in the house. Love the Sex and the City.

    xx
    ohttp://www.iamheizl.blogspot.com/

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  46. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    I love them so creative and polish!! so cool thanks for sharing doll


    <3 Marina
    Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle

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  47. NikosmommyJune 10, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Hilarious! And so creative...so NOT "Hollywood"!!!

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  48. http://www.mientrasmevisto.comJune 10, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    hi!! love your poster selection. I prefer the originalvintage poster, i love them!! thanks for your comment, i see you! kiss from Madrid. sami

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  49. Anna Lea IsabelleJune 10, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Aw, thats so sweet of you:) Thank you.

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  50. Cafe FashionistaJune 10, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Gah! These are priceless! I seriously cannot get over the Sex and the City poster - haha! :)

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  51. love jenny xoxoJune 10, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    these are amazing... i would want to hang these on my walls!! I had no idea the Polish did this! Why can't the US do it too!?!

    And thanks so much for the Vegas tips, they really came in handy!!!

    XOXO

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  52. Haute WorldJune 10, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Some of these remind me of the more intricate concert posters you sometimes see. I love the idea of illustrated movie posters though (like back in the day). So wish they rest of the world would still do them! The second set is definitely bizarre. Never would have guessed Fatal Attraction or Weekend at Bernies...

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  53. MaryJune 10, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Great poster selection!
    I love especially the dumbo one:)
    Have a great weekend
    Xoxo
    Mary
    fashionteaat5.blogspot.com

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  54. RajJune 10, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    These are wonderful! Remind me a lot of the likes of Toulouse Lautrec and Moulin Rouge, back in the time where posters were considered to be works of art. These are fantastically creative so much more exciting than the generic hollywood ones we're used to

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  55. KatieJune 10, 2011 at 3:11 PM

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  56. KatieJune 10, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    These are AWESOME. Thanks for the link, I'll be checking these out. Man, you're one of my favorite bloggers (Shh! don't tell anyone.) How do you find this stuff??

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  57. MJune 10, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Oh holy COW. These are absolutely incredible. ALl of them!! I want them all!!

    I got Flipper and Breakfast at Tiffany's right :)

    -Marie
    So What If I Like Pretty Things

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  58. jen BenJune 12, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Awesome post! Did you know Rick and I have 2 framed Polish Opera Posters in our apartment; we love them :-) I will try to bring one back for you the next time we go!

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  59. Carla Chávez LinoJune 12, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I love the idea, so creative! I want to buy one and put on my room :)

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  60. AleksandraMarch 19, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Lol I feel so weirdly proud, considering i am Polish and Poland does not get much recognition for some of the things its done. Great post ;)

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