The Prince's Thirteenth Bride, East Germany.

Original vintage  German Democratic Republic poster for the film "Die 13. Braut des Prinzen" (The Prince's Thirteenth Bride), a 1987 Bulgarian fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Ivanka Grubcheva. 
It is a blend of fantasy, adventure, and comedy, often described as a unique mix of fantasy and a Middle Ages adventure. The film features elements like sword duels, wrestling, torture, poison, true love, hate, revenge, passion, and various characters including giants, snakes, and monsters. It's considered one of the most entertaining Bulgarian movies of its time, offering good entertainment for both children and adults.
In the German Democratic Republic, childhood dreams took flight not only on screen but also in the vivid, hand-crafted posters that adorned cinema foyers and cultural centers. GDR children’s film posters were more than promotional tools — they were works of art designed to captivate, educate, and inspire young minds within a tightly controlled media landscape.
Far from the glossy commercial aesthetics of the West, these posters reflected a unique fusion of socialist ideals, artistic experimentation, and childlike wonder. Graphic designers used bold colors, imaginative illustrations, and playful typography to create visual worlds where fairy tales met ideological undertones. Whether promoting fairy tale adaptations, puppet animations, or original DEFA productions, the posters served as both a window to magical storytelling and a mirror of the state’s cultural ambitions.
Each poster tells a story — not just of the film it represents, but of a nation shaping its future citizens through the magic of cinema.
Size: 42x59cm (A2)
Printed in the 80’s
Made in East Germany
Distributor: Progreas Film-Verleih
Condition: there is a folding mark with a “+” shape and some small holes (see pictures)
This is guaranteed 100% original communist period item manufactured in East Germany.