NELL (1994) Movie Poster, Daybill, Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson, RARE
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
NELL (1994) Movie Poster, Daybill, Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson, Directed by Michael Apted Movie Poster and Condition This Daybill Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine+ condition with some minor...
NELL (1994) Movie Poster, Daybill, Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson, Directed by Michael Apted
Movie Poster and Condition
This Daybill Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine+ condition with some minor handling wear only. This poster is currently stored rolled and will be carefully wrapped, packaged, and shipped in a cylinder.
Movie Synopsis
NELL (1994) is a captivating drama that explores themes of isolation, human connection, and the clash between nature and modern society. Directed by Michael Apted, this poignant film stars Jodie Foster as Nell Kellty, a young woman raised in a remote cabin in the North Carolina wilderness, cut off from civilisation. Alongside Foster, Liam Neeson delivers a compelling performance as Dr. Jerome “Jerry” Lovell, a small-town doctor who discovers Nell after her mother’s death. The film also features Natasha Richardson as Dr. Paula Olsen, a psychologist who joins Jerry in studying Nell’s unique language and behaviour. Written by William Nicholson and Mark Handley, and based on Handley’s play Idioglossia, NELL is a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human.
The story begins when Nell is found living alone in a secluded forest cabin, speaking a seemingly incomprehensible language developed with her late mother and twin sister, who died in childhood. Jerry, intrigued by her isolation and linguistic uniqueness, seeks to understand her world without disrupting it. As he spends time with Nell, he uncovers her deep connection to nature and her remarkable emotional intelligence, challenging conventional notions of “civilisation.” Paula, however, approaches Nell from a scientific perspective, advocating for her to be studied in a controlled environment. The tension between Jerry’s protective instincts and Paula’s clinical curiosity drives much of the narrative, raising ethical questions about intervention versus preservation.
Jodie Foster, known for her Academy Award-winning roles in The Silence of the Lambs and The Accused, delivers a tour-de-force performance as Nell. Her portrayal required extensive preparation, including creating a unique dialect that blended English with idiosyncratic speech patterns. Foster’s commitment to the role earned her a Golden Globe nomination and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Best Actress. Liam Neeson, fresh off his breakout role in Schindler’s List, brings warmth and empathy to Jerry, showcasing his versatility as an actor. The chemistry between Foster and Neeson grounds the film, making their evolving relationship a highlight. Natasha Richardson adds depth to Paula, portraying her as a well-intentioned but conflicted scientist.
Director Michael Apted, celebrated for his work on the Up documentary series and films like Coal Miner’s Daughter, brings a sensitive touch to NELL. His direction balances the film’s emotional core with its philosophical undertones, capturing the lush North Carolina landscapes through cinematographer Dante Spinotti’s evocative lens. The film’s score, composed by Mark Isham, enhances its ethereal and introspective mood, earning praise for its subtle integration with the story.
NELL resonated with audiences for its exploration of societal norms and the human spirit. It grossed over $106 million worldwide against a $31 million budget and remains a cult favourite among fans of Jodie Foster and Liam Neeson. The film’s themes of empathy, autonomy, and the beauty of individuality continue to spark discussion, making it a timeless addition to any movie lover’s collection. This RARE Daybill Movie Poster from 1994 captures the film’s haunting essence, featuring striking artwork of Foster’s enigmatic Nell against the backdrop of the wilderness.
To find out more about NELL (1994) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes
Images may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).
FAQ
At Movie Posters Australia, the love and conservation of movie posters comes first, and we like to share this passion. Our commitment to quality means we will provide high quality memorabilia to our customers. Posters are carefully chosen and authenticated to ensure originality and value. We want our customers to trust MPA, so we always try to be as open and transparent as we can, provide detailed condition information and images, to ensure customers are comfortable and confident in their purchase.
While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.