The Good Soldier Schweik - Original Russian Movie Poster

Photo-collage poster designed to promote Karel Steklý’s celebrated adaptation of Jaroslav Hašek’s classic satirical novel in Russian cinemas. Set during the First World War, the film follows the apparently simple-minded soldier as his literal obedience and endless anecdotes expose the absurdities of military bureaucracy and authority. This rare small-format poster features a lively monochrome photographic composition typical of Soviet cinema advertising of the period.

• Original title -
  Dobrý voják Švejk
• Year / Country - 1956 / Czechoslovakia
• Genre - War, Comedy
• Director - Karel Steklý
• Starring -
  Svatopluk Benes, Frantisek Filipovsky, Eva Svobodova, Ákos Ráthonyi
• Poster title - Бравый солдат Швейк
• Designer - Unknown artist
• Dimensions- 11" x 9"
• Condition -
  Near mint, unfolded.