Klassiker der Filmgeschichte

Why did film pioneer Georges Méliès, the inventor of stop-motion technique, burn his own films? What trick did George Lucas use to keep Darth Vader's secret even from the "Star Wars" actors? Did you know that no one wanted Marlon Brando for "The Godfather"? And what disaster nearly happened on the set of "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"? From the Lumière brothers to "Avatar," the Seventh Art has undergone tremendous developments, inspiring, shocking, and moving us humans along the way. This non-fiction comic explores the history and stories of cinema through numerous cult classics, from Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane" to Henri-Georges Clouzot's "The Raven" to Woody Allen's "Match Point" and far beyond. Film experts Thébedeau and Gambin not only shed light on some of the most interesting anecdotes in film history but also create an exciting blend of comic and documentary that you’ll want to revisit time and again. A must for cinephiles and a delight for everyone else!.