Pourquoi l'étrange monsieur Zolock s'intéressait-il tant à la bande dessinée?

The read

It runs a compact 1h 10m.

Synopsis

"Why is the strange Mr. Zolock so interested in comics?" is a Canadian docufiction film, released in 1983. A documentary about comic books and graphic novels, the film features interviews with comics illustrators wrapped by a fictional frame story in which Monsieur Zolock (Jean-Louis Millette), an evil supervillain, hires private investigator Dieudonné (Michel Rivard) to investigate the cultural influence of comics as part of his plot to take over the world. The film won the Genie Award for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 5th Genie Awards in 1984.

Ratings

Key crew

• Marie-Loup SimonScreenplay
• Yves SimoneauDirector
• Michel BergeronOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Jean-Louis MilletteZolock
• Michel RivardDieudonné
• Yves DesgagnésSombre portier
• Paul ColpronPhilémon
• Jasmine DesjardinsAchille Talon
• Enki BilalSelf
• Claire BretécherSelf
• Philippe DruilletSelf
• Serge GabourySelf
• GotlibSelf
• GregSelf
• Jean GiraudSelf