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.
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.
This five-part 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.
A young man must navigate through an alternate reality filled with yakuza, love, violence, and existentialism.
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.
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.
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.
Dermdem's quiet life takes an unexpected turn when he rescues Meow, a stray cat with human-like traits. Their interactions bring turmoil, surprises, and new experiences to his once predictable days.
Documentary about the illustrator of the longtime Asterix comic book, Albert Uderzo
"... It's heartening to see so much talent and dedication at work in the under-appreciated medium of personal, as opposed to corporate, comics. I also enjoyed watching so many introverts (I oughta know) squirming in front of the camera, valiantly trying to explain the unexplainable." - Bill Griffith, creator of Zippy the Pinhead
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.
Fans of Hong Kong pinup queen Joey Wang are likely to appreciate this ghost-themed seriocomic fantasy about a comic book artist named Shing (Tony Leung) who finds himself haunted by the ghostly Ching-ching (Wang).
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.
Documentary detailing the life and career of the late René Goscinny, creator of Asterix.
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.
Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, The X-Men – characters recognized all over the world, and have gained even wider popularity through television and film. What may not be known is that, since the 1970’s, Filipinos have had a significant contribution in these and other characters’ mythologies. In terms of comic book history, these creators are often left unaccredited or, at worse, neglected entirely for their accomplishments. “Illustrated By”: Filipino Invasion of U.S. Comics is a full-length documentary film tracing the phenomenon of Filipino comic artists breaking into the U.S. mainstream. The movie aims to pay tribute to many of these ignored, unacknowledged talents, and showcase their gorgeous artwork.
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.
Take a journey with master graphic novelist Joann Sfar as he finds inspiration in his Algerian-Jewish heritage and the lively streets and cafes of his current home in France. This collaboration between Citizen Film, KQED Presents and Paris-based Les Films du Poisson was telecast on PBS stations around the U.S. in 2012.
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.