BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (variant) by Florian Bertmer

Limited edition screen print for J. Lee Thompson's 1973 science fiction classic, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, created by Florian Bertmer. This officially licensed movie poster is a collectible art print produced using traditional silkscreen printing techniques.

"The whole idea of the drawing is based on Dürer's classic Cain Slaying Abel woodcut. In Battle for the Planet of the Apes we witness for the first time that an ape broke the most important taboo: 'ape shall not kill ape.'

The moment this happens the apes realize they have fallen from grace and their moral superiority is lost. They have fallen to the level of mankind because they have spilled the blood of another ape, one of their brothers so to speak. I wanted my print to look like an old illustration from an ape 'bible.' The ornament consists of depictions of the lawmaker and the lawgiver, the two foundations of the ape religion, if you can call it that."

— Florian Bertmer

Print Specifications

• Dimensions: 24" × 36" (60.96 × 91.44 cm)
• Edition: Hand-numbered variant edition of 100 prints
• Printing method: 7-color silkscreen process
• Printer: D&L Screenprinting
• Release date: April 30, 2012 (Released as part of Mondo's Day of the Apes portfolio for Alamo Drafthouse)
• Condition: Mint, archival quality

Florian Bertmer's richly symbolic artwork transforms Battle for the Planet of the Apes into a striking visual allegory inspired by Albrecht Dürer's famous Cain Slaying Abel woodcut. Conceived as an illustration from an ancient ape "bible," the composition explores the film's defining moment—the breaking of the sacred commandment, "ape shall not kill ape"—and the tragic loss of moral innocence that forever changes ape society.

Released as the scarce variant edition in Mondo's celebrated Day of the Apes portfolio for Alamo Drafthouse's marathon of the original Planet of the Apes films, this hand-numbered edition of just 100 prints showcases Bertmer's extraordinary linework and meticulous craftsmanship. Printed by D&L Screenprinting using a vibrant seven-color silkscreen process, it is an exceptional collectible for fans of classic science fiction, alternative movie posters, and the Planet of the Apes franchise.

About the Artist

Florian Bertmer is a German illustrator internationally renowned for his exceptionally detailed pen-and-ink artwork inspired by mythology, horror, fantasy, and classical engraving traditions. His intricate compositions, influenced by Renaissance woodcuts and Japanese tattoo art, have earned him a devoted following among collectors of alternative movie posters. Through acclaimed collaborations with Mondo and other leading galleries, Bertmer has become known for transforming iconic films into richly symbolic, meticulously crafted screen prints.

Archival Storage and Shipping

Your print is preserved in museum-quality mylar sleeves with acid-free backing board and stored in climate-controlled flat files. Each poster is carefully handled and packed by our master shipper in a smoke-free studio environment.

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