Voyage to the Edge of the World Vintage Movie Poster, 1976

Starring Jacques-Yves Cousteau, and Philiipe Cousteau

If you have the space, here is a spectacular vintage poster art masterpiece from my personal collection. Never offered before,  as my intention was never to sell it but eventually find a space large enough to display it.   

With stunning sweeping visuals — icy landscapes, towering glaciers, giant sea life, hot air balloons, submarines this breath-taking beauty would probably become your home’s attention stealer!

SIZE:  Large then life 47x63"

In December 1972 The Cousteau Society sets out on a four-months expedition through Antarctica. The expedition is supported by Monaco's Oceanographic Museum and the La Rochelle Natural History Museum, the latter represented on board by Raymond Duguy (1927 - 2012), its director at the time.

Divers and scientists of the expedition observe the fauna and the ice formations of the frozen continent. Footage is filmed on board the Calypso but also on land (for example at Deception Island), underwater, over sea ice or from the air, by means of a hot air balloon and a helicopter. Voyage to the Edge of the World was the first film to show underwater footage taken from the submerged inside of glaciers or icebergs. It also was the first film to show high depth footage in Antarctic waters (thanks to the diving saucer SP-350 Denise).

Paleontologist Michel Laval, Calypso's Chief Mate, died on Deception Island, 29 December 1972, when he was struck by the tail propeller of the helicopter of the expedition.

The Movie Documentary Poster Masterpiece:

The French Grande poster for Jacques Cousteau’s Voyage to the Edge of the World (La Voyage au Bout du Monde, 1976) is a striking large-format piece, measuring 47 x 63 inches. Printed for theatrical release in France, the Grande format allowed for bold, painterly artwork that captures the majesty and danger of Cousteau’s Antarctic expedition aboard the Calypso. Unlike the more utilitarian U.S. one-sheet, the French poster emphasizes sweeping visuals — icy landscapes, towering glaciers, giant sea life, hot air balloons, submarines and the adventurous spirit of exploration — rendered in rich colors that evoke both beauty and peril.

Collectors value the Grande not only for its imposing size, but also for its rarity and distinctly European artistic style, which elevates the poster from simple promotional material to a true display-worthy artwork. For enthusiasts of oceanographic history, vintage documentary cinema, or Cousteau memorabilia, this French Grande is considered one of the most visually impressive and desirable posters tied to Cousteau’s filmography.   

It frankly put the American poster to shame!

Voyage to the Edge of the World (CCFC, 1976). Folded, Very Fine/Near Mint. French Grande (47" X 62.75") Vanni Tealdi and Rene Ferracci Artwork. Documentary.
Starring Jacques-Yves Cousteau, and Philiipe Cousteau. Directed by Philippe Cousteau. An unrestored country of origin poster that appears virtually unused.   In original folded near mint-mint condition witgh only subtle signs of folds. 

Note: Cvtreasures stamp Not on original