Fascinating movie poster designed by Karel Vaca.

• title: The Verdict | Verdikt | France, Italy 1974
• director: André Cayatte
• with: Sophia Loren, Jean Gabin, Julien Bertheau

poster design: Karel Vaca, Czechoslovakia, 1976

Poster is in A3 format (38.8 x 28.3 cm). Soft fold across middle. Slight crease on edges. Right edge with few little cracks. Bottom right corner with extra crease and soft spots. Very nice condition (NOT PHOTOGRAPHED, PLEASE ASK IF YOU WISH TO SEE A PHOTO).

Movie posters in our collection were promotional materials. Posters used on display in the cinemas across the former Czechoslovakia. They bear signs of their age.

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Karel Vaca‘s unique aesthetics and creative freedom made him one of the most prolific and influential Czech poster designer. He studied at the Rotter’s school of Advertising Graphics and at the School of Applied Art in Prague. Karel Vaca’s extensive portfolio includes over 289 movie poster designs.

Award Winning Posters by Karel Vaca:

• 1964 2nd Prize, Film Festival Karlovy Vary (Dolce Vita / Accused)
• 1977 Special Prize, The Hollywood Reporter (The White Odyssey)
• 1980 Grand Prix, IFF Chicago (National Class Cat. up to 785 ccm)
• 1982 3rd Prize, The Hollywood Reporter (Don’t Call Me Major)
• 1984 Silver Medal, IFF Chicago (For 200 Grand, You Get Nothing Now)
• 1986 Diploma, Biennale Lahti
• 1988 The Best Poster of the Year, Honourable Mention (The Great Film Robbery)

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Please have a look at unique collection of

minimalist poster art made in Czechoslovakia.

Or discover other fantastic

collage posters available in our poster shop.

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