1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) Double-Sided, Original Rolled Poster (27x40)

1492: Conquest of Paradise is a 1992 historical drama directed by Ridley Scott and starring Gérard Depardieu as Christopher Columbus. The film chronicles Columbus's journey to the New World and his attempts to establish a colony on behalf of Spain, highlighting both his visionary ambition and the eventual disillusionment that followed. Spanning his initial struggles to gain support from the Spanish crown to the harsh realities of colonization, the film portrays Columbus as a complex and flawed figure. With sweeping cinematography and a powerful score by Vangelis, 1492: Conquest of Paradise explores themes of exploration, cultural collision, and the cost of empire-building. Though visually striking, the film received mixed reviews for its pacing and historical liberties, but it remains notable for its epic scope and atmospheric presentation.