Invention for Destruction - Original Russian Movie Poster

Photo-collage poster designed to promote Karel Zeman’s imaginative Jules Verne-inspired adventure in Russian cinemas. Combining live action with elaborate visual effects and fantastical production design, the film remains one of Zeman’s most distinctive works. This rare small-format poster features a striking monochrome photographic composition typical of Soviet cinema advertising of the period.

• Original title -
  Vynález zkázy
• Year / Country - 1958 / Czechoslovakia
• Genre - Animation, Fantasy, Sci-fi
• Director - Karel Zeman
• Starring -
  Miroslav Holub, Arnost Navrátil, Lubor Tokoš
• Poster title - Тайна острова Бэк-Кап
• Designer - Unknown artist
• Dimensions- 11" x 9"
• Condition -
  Near mint, unfolded.