Eric Khoo

SG 2011 | J/e

Eric Khoo documents the life and work of the Japanese comic, Yoshihiro Tatsumi. The portrait is of an artist who not only revolutionizes the Japanese comic, but also acts as an accomplished storyteller and keen observer of humanity. “Tatsumi” is a web of biography and adaptation and pays homage to an idol.

Ali Samadi Ahadi

DE 2010

We, Sa: D/E/Pers/d and Fr: E/Pers/e

In a multifaceted collage of live action film, animation and web documents, Ali Samadi Ahadi records events surrounding the 2009 presidential elections in his native Iran. He shows how the green wave of hope then suddenly spilled over into a crimson bloodbath. A moving and courageous plea for democracy and civil courage.

Ari Folman

IL 2008 | Heb/E/Arab/d/f

In “Waltz with Bashir”, director Ari Folman works through his repressed memories of personal experiences as an Israeli soldier during the first Lebanon war. Based on original interviews, the vivid war record is fully animated. In 2008, “Waltz with Bashir” was a talking point around the world and is a prime example of animated documentary.

Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud

FR/US 2007 | F/d

In 2007 Marjane Satrapis screen version of her autobiographical comic enchanted millions of cinemagoers and scooped several of the most prestigious awards. In her impressive black and white images, the Iranian reveals to us her eventful life moving between western and eastern culture. Not to be missed!