An original film poster for "Sabato Sera a Letto da Noi", Italy, 1979
















An original film poster for "Sabato Sera a Letto da Noi", Italy, 1979
An original Italian film poster for Sabato Sera a Letto da Noi ("Saturday Night in Our Bed"), issued in 1979 for the film's original Italian theatrical release. A bold example of late 1970s Italian cinema advertising, the poster combines striking painted artwork with vibrant typography, perfectly capturing the playful and provocative style that characterised European comedy film promotion during the decade.
The composition is centred around a dramatic hand-painted illustration depicting the film's principal characters in a lively and humorous scene, rendered in the expressive style for which Italian film posters became internationally renowned. Set against a dark green background, the vivid yellow title immediately commands attention, while the dynamic artwork conveys the light-hearted, risqué nature of the production. The subtitle and production credits complete the composition, creating a visually balanced design with considerable decorative appeal.
The title translates as "Saturday Night in Our Bed," reflecting the playful, suggestive humour typical of many Italian and European adult comedies of the late 1970s. During this period, Italian distributors commissioned talented commercial illustrators to produce original painted poster artwork, resulting in highly distinctive designs that often became celebrated works of graphic art in their own right.
Produced for the film's original release in 1979, the poster bears the date A.E. MCMLXXIX (1979) together with the production credit Una Salon Production, confirming it as a period theatrical issue rather than a later reproduction. Original Italian cinema posters from this era remain highly collectable for their artistic quality, historical interest, and strong decorative presence.
Presented in a frame, the poster offers both historical significance and visual impact, making it an excellent addition to collections of original film posters, vintage advertising, and twentieth-century graphic design. Its bold colours, expressive illustration, and authentic theatrical provenance embody the distinctive style of Italian cinema promotion during the late twentieth century.
Condition is good overall and commensurate with age. The poster displays the expected original fold lines from cinema distribution, together with minor age-related wear and light handling marks. The colours remain vibrant, and the poster is framed and ready for display. Please refer to the photographs.
Dimensions: 144cm high, 104cm wide, 4cm deep
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