Sex in the Comics

Jan 2 2012 Not Rated 0h 52m
Documentary

Documentary exploring the colorful history of the erotic comic strip, including its current comeback and controversial place in society.

Plot

A sexy, revealing journey into the heart of erotic comic strips, SEX IN THE COMIX examines the colorful history of a unique and risqué art form. Through special editions by masters of the genre and provocative new works from a young generation of artists, the erotic comic is making a big-time comeback, both serving as an expression of society's most intimate trials and tribulations and exposing our collective fantasies (all via speech bubbles). Featuring legendary, iconoclastic comic creators R. Crumb, Milo Manara and Ralf König, and new wave artists like Aurelia Aurita, Aude Picault and Zep, this colorful and charming documentary takes fans along on a special exploration -- guided by New York comic artist and part-time burlesque performer Molly Crabapple -- into a one-of-a-kind medium.

Written by

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Directed by

Joëlle Oosterlinck

Production Countries

France

Production Companies

ARTE France Cinéma, Les Bons Clients

Languages

Deutsch, English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
284
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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