Rare Exploitation & Amateur Film Posters Surface in North Catalonia’s Jean Vigo Institute Collection
Perpignan, France - A trove of striking film posters, including those for exploitation and amateur productions, are gaining renewed attention thanks to the Jean Vigo Institute, a unique cinematheque in North Catalonia. The institute, the only of its kind in the region and one of two in Occitanie, distinguishes itself by preserving not only mainstream cinema but also lesser-known genres and amateur works, offering a rare glimpse into the diverse history of filmmaking.
Established as a Cinémathèque in 2006, the Institut Jean Vigo has solidified its position as a vital center for film conservation and dissemination, boasting collections enriched with Spanish cinema journals and documents. Unlike national cinematheques focused on specific areas, the Vigo Institute’s broad scope-including exploitation films and amateur cinema-makes its poster collection particularly noteworthy for researchers and film enthusiasts.The institute receives national and international recognition for its work.
The collection features posters like those for “Les Dents de la Mer 2” (Jaws 2) and “Le Bateau de la Mort” (Death Boat), showcasing the institute’s dedication to preserving a wide spectrum of cinematic history. the Jean Vigo Institute, accessible at https://www.inst-jeanvigo.eu/,continues to expand its holdings and make these historically significant materials available for study and recognition.
