Rare original 8x10 inch UK front-of-house lobby card for the legendary 1973 animated science-fiction cult classic Fantastic Planet (La Planète Sauvage), directed by René Laloux with unforgettable surrealist artwork by Roland Topor. This extraordinary image features one of the bizarre alien creatures from the film observing a newly hatched reptilian being emerging from its egg — a perfect example of the strange dreamlike imagery and unsettling visual imagination that made Fantastic Planet one of the most influential animated films ever produced. Rendered in Roland Topor’s unmistakable surrealist style, the artwork combines fantasy, science fiction, satire, and dark humor into a uniquely haunting composition that has become iconic among collectors of psychedelic and underground cinema art. Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival, Fantastic Planet remains a landmark of adult animation and European science-fiction filmmaking. The card retains the original British release credits including: “An Animated Sciencefiction Film”Cannes Film Festival award reference original production and distribution information An outstanding and highly displayable piece of cult film memorabilia ideal for collectors of: surrealist artworkpsychedelic cinema vintage animationscience fiction ephemera Roland Topor illustration European cult film posters and lobby cards Original British FOH lobby cards from Fantastic Planet are scarce and increasingly sought after, particularly examples featuring Topor’s most imaginative creature designs. Silver Screen Mementos are pleased to be able to offer this authentic original Lobby Card measuring 8x10 inches. This lobby card is from Great Britain and was printed during the actual year the film was released in movie theaters. The lobby card (also known as Front of House/ FOH card in the UK) was created by the film studios to publicize the movie and was intended for display outside the movie theatre in special glass display boxes. These are NOT reproductions! You are looking at a truly original piece of cinema art, a genuine collector's item. We have a huge archive of over 250,000 original lobby cards, mostly from the 1930's to the 1980's. We will be releasing many more rare gems from our vast collection, which will include lobby cards, original photographs, movie stills, magazines, brochures negatives, transparencies, slides and other collectible items of movie memorabilia.
