Junoon 1979 UK Quad Academy Cinema Film Poster, Peter Strausfeld

This original 1979 UK Quad for Junoon is a striking example of Academy Cinema poster design, with Peter Strausfeld’s bold illustration and limited palette giving it real presence. Strong, graphic and instantly distinctive, it has the hand-crafted character that makes Academy Cinema posters so admired by collectors.

The Academy was celebrated for championing international and independent cinema, and its posters have become highly collectible in their own right. Rare, stylish and full of character.

Directed by Shyam Benegal, Junoon is a powerful historical drama set during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, blending romance, conflict and political tension with great atmosphere. With performances from Shashi Kapoor, Jennifer Kendal and Shabana Azmi, it stands as one of the key works of Indian parallel cinema from the period.

Peter Strausfeld was one of the most distinctive poster artists working in Britain in the post-war years, best known for his long association with the Academy Cinema in London. His hand-crafted style, often rooted in woodcut and linocut traditions, gave his posters a bold, expressive character that stood apart from standard commercial film advertising. Today, his work is highly prized for its originality, graphic strength and unique place in British cinema and design history.

This vintage movie poster is sized 30 x 40 inches and will be sent rolled (unframed)

• Year: 1979
  
• Poster Type: UK Quad
  
• Style: Academy Cinema
  
• Art By: Peter Strausfeld
  
• Rolled/Folded/Other: Rolled
  
• Condition: Excellent
  
• Condition Details: Paper darkened with age slightly. Very light handling, spotting and creasing in places. Looks great.