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Le Petit Vingtième : le siècle de Tintin

January 1995 •French

From the beginning, Hergé's work, Tintin's creator, was conditioned by the ideology of his publisher, the weekly child supplement of a Belgian Catholic newspaper. An exciting analysis of the political meaning of the adventures of Tintin.

Hergé: In the Shadow of Tintin

September 2016 •French

Georges Remi, known as Hergé, a complex and complicated artist, created Tintin, one of the most famous characters in the world. With exceptional access to the archives of Studios Hergé and Moulinsart, this documentary looks at Remi's life and the way he changed the art of comic.

Rise of the Superheroes

May 2019 •English

This is the story of how superheroes from Tim Burton's prototype blockbuster Batman, Blade, X-Men, Spiderman to Iron Man and the Black Panther brought to life from the pages of comic books, first took over Hollywood and then conquered the world through action films with larger-than-life characters.

Yo sobreviví al fin del mundo

April 2022 •Spanish

Hidden somewhere in Pamplona, it exists one of the few comic's shop of this city. Its name is Cómics Pamplona. Inside, Josemi and Raúl are in charge of spread their wisdom of anyone who found this remote place. Superheroes, wizards, epic battles... anything can happen here.

Històries de Bruguera

April 2012 •Spanish

The history of Bruguera, the most important comic publisher in Spain between the 1940s and the 1980s. How the characters created by great writers and pencilers became Spanish archetypes and how their strips persist nowadays as a portrait of Spain and its people. The daily life of the creators and the founding family, the Brugueras. The world in which hundreds of vivid colorful paper beings lived and still live, in the memory of millions, in the smile of everyone.

The Story of Zagreb Comics: New Square

January 2017 •Croatian

New Square 1978 (Mirko Ilić Radovan Devlic, Josko Marusic Kresimir Zimonić, Igor Kordej, Ivana Radašević Nikola Konstantinović Kresimir Skozret Ninoslav Kunc ...) New Square, Zagreb behalf of young cartoonists gathered mainly around the weekly Sloga in the second half of the 1970s. The authors Radovana Devlić (1950-2000), Krešimira Skozret (R. 1951) Joško Marušić, (R. 1952), Mirko Ilic (R. 1956), Krešimir Zimonić (R. 1956) and Igor Kordej (R. 1957) have been introduced in the area of ​​graphic comic series of themed I iconographic innovations that have contributed to raising the general interest in the serbian strip. Group, can be the end of the 1970s broke.

Geek, and You Shall Find

July 2019 •English

After attending a local comic book convention, three filmmakers are so moved by the stories shared with them by cosplayers that they decide to investigate geek culture even further. Attending other conventions across the country and speaking with legendary creators such as Kevin Eastman, Stan Lee and George R.R. Martin, the trio not only begins to find answers to why people gravitate towards superheroes and stories about superheroes, but how being a geek could help them live deeper, richer lives. Geek, and You Shall Find tells the stories behind the creation of several popular stories including Superman, Star Wars, Game of Thrones and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In sharing how these characters and their worlds came to be, creators reveal how often they have been inspired by real-life social ills. Most importantly, by continuing to speak with fans who have been inspired by these creations, this film reveals how superheroes have the potential to combat these social issues as well.

Once Upon a Time in Hungarian Comics

September 2021 •Hungarian

"Once Upon a Time in Hungarian Comics" provides a comprehensive picture of Hungarian comic culture, touching on the history of comics from the beginning to the present day, focusing on the development of Hungarian comics.

René Goscinny, Our Uncle From Armorica

October 2017 •French

The Paper Mirror

January 2012 •English

Charissa King O'Brien's intimate short documentary captures this pivotal collaboration between two influential artists, as world-renowned painter Riva Lehrer completes a compelling portrait of Alison Bechdel ("Dykes to Watch Out For," "Are You My Mother," "Fun Home") over the course of two years, yielding a highly satisfying work of psychological insight

Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters

August 2022 •English

As one of the most successful independent comic book creators, Mignola has inspired generations of writers and artists. This feature-length documentary explores the legacy of the legendary comic book creator behind Hellboy. The film delves into Mignola's career, from his early days at Marvel to his success with Hellboy, featuring insights from Neil Gaiman on the Mignolaverse and Rebecca Sugar on Mignola’s influence on Steven Universe.

King of Comics

March 2012 •German

You may not recognize the name Ralf König, but you probably recognize his art. One of the most commercially successful German comic book creators, he is best known for books like “SchwulComix (GayComix)” that offer a twisted take on queer culture. Equal parts Tom of Finland and R. Crumb, König’s comics are sexually charged and often politically incorrect, portraying daily routines of gay life alongside serious subjects like AIDS. King of Comics is a touching portrait of a cutting-edge artist with a wicked sense of humor. All hail the king! —Jimmy Radosta

Superhéroes made in Spain

December 2019 •Spanish

Étienne Robial, un spécimen de caractère(s)

May 2023 •French

Documentary on the French graphic and visual artist and designer, editor, artistic director, and teacher who is known for his widely-used fonts.

The Final Adventure of Kaktus Kid

May 2018 •Serbian

Aleksandar Zograf, a renowned cartoonist discovers an unusual comic book from World War II. The comic’s hero is Kaktus Kid – a small cactus trapped in his pot. Intrigued, Zograf investigates into the life of Kaktus Kid’s creator – little known artist Veljko Kockar. He soon discovers that Kockar was arrested just after the liberation of Belgrade in 1944. He was charged for being a Gestapo agent and executed. Zograf’s investigation reveals a far more complex story: Kockar’s identity and artistic works were stolen, he possibly has an affair with the girlfriend of a guerilla soldier and he drew anti-communist propaganda for the Nazis. As he explores the story and pieces together the scraps of evidence 70 years after it happened Zograf is faced with his own personal and artistic dilemmas: why do these little drawings have such power to give consolation but also lead to violence?

Spirou, l'aventure humoristique

February 2013 •French

Dirty Sexy Comics

September 2018 •English

Dirty Sexy Comics explores gay erotic comics, past and present, tracing the roots of the medium and shining a spotlight on the giants of the industry. It’s a story about people who have been marginalized and an art form that’s been ignored. The history of gay erotic comics is the history of the gay rights movement. It’s a story of people who risked everything to express themselves. It’s a story of rebellion, of artists refusing to conform and doing it with style and beauty.

Lucky Luke : la fabrique du western européen

December 2016 •French

Documentary on the Belgian comic book series.

Perifaquadro

December 2022 •Portuguese

Root Hog or Die: A Film About John Porcellino and King-Cat Comics

October 2014 •English

For over twenty-five years, John Porcellino has self-published his zine, King-Cat Comics & Stories, which, through simple artwork and storytelling, investigates the essence of just being alive. In King-Cat, John beautifully renders the "in-between moments" - those instances which occupy the bulk of our lives, but can pass easily without notice: Sitting on the front porch. Peeing at a rest stop. Watching a bird. With humor, compassion and a keen eye, John shows readers what they might be missing, and in doing so inspires many to embrace life more fully. Born of the zine revolution of the late eighties/early nineties, King-Cat today is the template for cartoonists who seek to create work that is personal, well-crafted and free of outside influence.