Original Polish Poster (26×38) for the Richard Attenborough biographical drama, GANDHI (1982) starring Oscar-winning Ben Kngsley, John Gielgud, Candice Bergen, Trevor Howard, John Mills, Martin Sheen, Ian Charleson, Nigel Hawthorne, Daniel Day-Lewis, Edward Fox and Geraldine James. GANDHI is one of the last great epics of world cinema employing literally a cast of thousands without CGI. The life and times of Mahatma Gandhi, from young enthusiastic student to world leader seeking non-violent resistance and change is told with a warmth and clarity belying the massive size and scope of the production. The design for this Polish poster features an image of the enlightened one praying as if created from bits of paper floating on air — a subtle and imaginative take on a man whose soul superseded the corporeal. With artwork by Woutan, this original Polish poster is in very fine condition.

This is an original Cinecom Pictures Special 1987 Promotional Calendar (11×16) for James Ivory’s enchanting romantic comedy, A ROOM WITH A VIEW (1985) starring Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham Carter, Julian Sands, and Daniel Day-Lewis. This film tells the story Lucy Honeychurch (Carter) who makes her first visit to Florence in the early 1900s where she meets charming but eccentric George Emerson (Sands). Upon her return to England, she must decide to follow through with the marriage to her foppish fiancee, Cecil (Day-Lewis) or follow her growing affection for George. Almost every aspect of this film is perfect—costumes, sets, performances, and cinematography. The Puccini arias and Beethoven piano sonatas compliment and enhance the film beautifully. The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. The film won Best Costume Design, Best Art Direction, and Best Screenplay. Indeed, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala’s adaptation of the E. M. Forster novel is considered by many critics to be one of the best screen adaptations of a novel ever written. With many beautiful still photographs from the film, this promotional calendar is in near mint condition.