David Bowie, Furyo / Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence – Nagisa Oshima – Original 1983 French 4-Page Film - Promotional brochure

This is an original four-page promotional brochure issued in 1983 in France for the film 'Furyo' (known internationally as 'Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence'), directed by Nagisa Oshima. The film is noted for its powerful exploration of wartime captivity and cultural conflict, alongside a memorable score by Ryuichi Sakamoto and performances by David Bowie and Takeshi Kitano. Original promotional brochures like this are typically used to market films to theaters and press before release, containing images, synopsis, cast information, and artistic insights. Such brochures serve as collectible ephemera reflecting cinema history and marketing practices of the era. For fans of David Bowie or Nagisa Oshima, this item holds significance as a tangible connection to the film's original release and cultural impact during the early 1980s.