W: Two Worlds Apart is a fantasy drama about Oh Yeon-joo, a surgeon whose father, a famous webtoon artist, goes missing. As she tries to find him, she gets transported into the world of her father's comic, where she meets Kang Chul, the main character. Together, they navigate between the real world and the comic book world, facing various challenges and dangers.
The life of an artist can be hard: Long, arduous hours working with only your thoughts and assistants to keep you company. In the case of overworked mangaka Aito, his attempts to merge the two are so far unsuccessful. His priorities are askew and subjecting his assistants to his fantasies has taken precedent over work. Despite his abuse of power, his assistants are willing to play along. Thankfully, editor Mihari is there to keep him in line, from threatening to fire him to physical punishment.
Bored to Death (2009) follows Jonathan Ames, a writer suffering from writer's block, who starts working as an unlicensed private detective in Brooklyn. With his friends Ray and George, they solve quirky cases while dealing with their own personal dilemmas.
37 Seconds is a Japanese movie that follows the story of a 23-year-old disabled woman named Yuma who dreams of becoming a successful manga artist. Yuma, who has cerebral palsy, navigates her way through Tokyo's red-light district and explores her sexuality. Along her journey, she confronts societal expectations, embraces her independence, and faces the challenges of living with a disability. Through her determination and talent, Yuma breaks barriers and strives to achieve her dreams.
A young man must navigate through an alternate reality filled with yakuza, love, violence, and existentialism.
This docu-series chronicles the rise, fall and rebirth of Image Comics, which transformed the industry for creator-owned work. Features the seven Image founders plus Robert Kirkman, Brian Michael Bendis, Kelly Sue DeConnick, and many more.
Relentless sheriffs, trigger-happy gunslingers, steadfast saloon owners and cocky cowboys are all found in the "Lucky Luke" albums, which have influenced entire generations of comic readers. For the three-part series "In the footsteps of Lucky Luke", the French comic author Jul traveled to the USA to trace the role models of the familiar comic characters.
In the year 1926, Machiko Hasegawa is a 6-year-old child and lives in Fukuoka. She is a bright girl, who enjoys playing outdoors. At home, she loves to draw. Her father is a handsome mining engineer and he loves his family more than anything else. When Machiko is 14-years-old her father passes away. The rest of her family decides to move to Tokyo. Her mother than makes a quick decision and sends 15-year-old Machiko to manga artist Tagawa as his student. Machiko's life is peaceful, but the oncoming war makes things tense. Machiko's family moves back to Fukuoka. When the war is about to end, the local newspaper asks Machiko to publish a serial manga. Machiko has difficulties in coming up with an idea for the manga series and decides to go to the nearby Momochi Seaside Park. She watches the ocean and comes up with the idea for manga series "Sazae-san".
A documentary exploring the history and influence of the alternative manga magazine, Garo, with various artist and director interviews.
She Makes Comics traces the fascinating history of women in the comics industry. Despite popular assumptions about the comics world, women have been writing, drawing, and reading comics since the medium’s beginnings in the late 19th century. And today, there are scores of women involved in comics and its vibrant fan culture. Featuring dozens of interviews with such vital figures as Ramona Fradon, Trina Robbins, Joyce Farmer, Karen Berger, Kelly Sue DeConnick, and Becky Cloonan, She Makes Comics is the first film to bring together the most influential women of the comics world.
Ignazio Panizza goes from one failure to the other until he meets a singer, Caterina, provided with an exceptional voice.
Documentary on Les Charlots, known as The Crazy Boys in the English-speaking world, a group of French musicians, singers, comedians and film actors who were popular in the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s.
Explore the life and work of Will Eisner, a celebrated comic book artist who revolutionized the industry with his graphic novels and unique storytelling style.
A feature-length documentary film-in-progress chronicling the birth and development of LGBTQ comics through the eyes of several of its pioneers. The film was inspired by the Lambda award-winning book of the same name, and dives deeper into the personal stories at the heart of this unique underground artistic scene. Featuring Alison Bechdel (Fun Home), the recently departed Howard Cruse (Stuck Rubber Baby, Gay Comix), and others, this film aims to show how DIY queer cartoonists have represented, poked fun at, and celebrated LGBTQ lives and experiences in challenging, humorous, and profound ways.
Working as an ordinary artist on Bai Ze's comic project The Legend of Demon Sea has aspiring artist Feng Xue feeling like wasted talent. To vent his frustration, he begins another version the project, filling the illustrated adventures of an alchemy master with mythic parallels to his daily grind. With his comics Feng takes vengeance whenever he's slighted or passed over in the studio, drawing his colleagues and boss into unflattering scenes. But when Bai Ze discovers an illustrated version of himself suffering under Feng's brush, he's far from angry. He praises Feng Xue for his originality, and takes the new draft to his boss. This is when Bai Ze also learns what it means to be frustrated at work, challenging him to choose between what he believes in and what his job demands.
Masterpiece: Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns is a documentary that delves into the life and career of renowned comic book artist Frank Miller. Through interviews, archival footage, and behind-the-scenes glimpses, the film provides an in-depth look at Miller's influence on the comic book industry and his iconic graphic novel, The Dark Knight Returns. From his early beginnings to his groundbreaking work on characters like Batman and Daredevil, this documentary showcases Miller's immense talent and lasting impact on the world of comics.
Documentary about Joann Sfar (born August 28, 1971) is a French comics artist, comic book creator and film director. He is considered one of the most important artists of the new wave of Franco-Belgian comics. His main influences are Fred and André Franquin as well as Marc Chagall, Chaim Soutine, Will Eisner, Hugo Pratt and John Buscema. From 2009 to 2010, Sfar wrote and directed Gainsbourg: Une Vie Heroique, a biopic of the illustrious French songwriter and singer, of whom Sfar is a self-confessed fanatic. The film, which draws substantially on Sfar's abilities as a comic book artist through its extensive use of fantasy artwork, animation and puppetry, was released in 2010 to general critical acclaim.
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.
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
Frazetta: Painting with Fire is a documentary that provides an in-depth look into the life and career of renowned comic artist Frank Frazetta. It delves into his contributions to the world of comics, his impact on the industry, and his unique artwork that captured the imagination of millions. The film explores Frazetta's journey as an artist and sheds light on the inspirations behind his iconic creations. From his early days working with EC Comics to his influential role in the fantasy genre, this documentary offers a comprehensive exploration of Frazetta's life and legacy.