Wonderwall (1968) Poster, British, First British release 1969

Wonderwall (1968) Poster, British, First British release 1969

Unframed: 30 x 40 in. (76 x 102 cm)

This 60s psychedelic film was the full-length directorial debut of Joe Massot. The cast includes Jane Birkin, Jack MacGowran and Irene Handl. Reclusive and kooky professor Oscar Collins (Jack MacGowran) lives next door to a pop photographer (Iain Quarrier) and his girlfriend, model Penny Lane (Jane Birkin). On finding a beam of light coming through a hole in the wall between their two apartments, Collins sees Penny modelling for a photo-shoot and becomes obsessed with her, drilling more holes in the walls and ceiling to observe her 24-hours a day. He becomes completely immersed in a fantasy world, until the couple split up, and Collins comes to her rescue after she takes an overdose and becomes unconscious. The film's soundtrack was composed by George Harrison, and was the first solo album by any of The Beatles. The soundtrack is mainly instrumental, and includes Harrison's customary use of Indian classical music, alongside Western sounds.