THE AMERICAN FRIEND (1977) Original Yugoslav Theatrical Poster (FEST 78) Directed by Wim Wenders Starring Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz, Lisa Kreuzer, Gérard Blain Offered here is an original Yugoslav release poster for Wim Wenders’ neo-noir masterpiece The American Friend, based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel Ripley’s Game. This design was created for the 1978 Belgrade FEST festival, making it one of the earliest Eastern European printings for this film. The artwork features a stylized painted composition with Dennis Hopper in the car and Bruno Ganz standing outside, capturing the film’s atmospheric tone and European noir sensibility. Details: Country: Yugoslavia (SFRJ) Year of Issue: 1978 (FEST 78) Film Year: 1977 Size: 70 × 50 cm (approx. 27.5 × 19.5 in) Printing: Offset litho Language: Serbian / Croatian (Latinica) Condition: Very Good vintage condition. Fold lines as originally issued Clean colors, no major tears Minor edge wear typical for Yugoslav posters of the era (See photos for exact condition.) A very well-preserved example for its age. Collector Interest: Highly sought after among collectors of: Wim Wenders film posters German New Wave cinema Dennis Hopper & Bruno Ganz memorabilia Yugoslav & Eastern European poster design Patricia Highsmith adaptations Yugoslav posters for New German Cinema titles are considered significantly rarer than US or West German editions. Shipping: Poster will be shipped carefully folded (as originally distributed) with cardboard protection.