"Diabolik - Who Are You?" is the new Italian-produced live-action superhero feature, directed by the Manetti Bros, adapting the comic book title "Diabolik" by Angela and Luciana Giussani, starring Giacomo Gianniotti, Miriam Leone and Valerio Mastandrea, now playing internationally in theaters, with a North American release Tba:
"...a new group of criminals that 'Inspector Ginko' defines as more ruthless than 'Diabolik' himself, breaks into 'Clerville'.
"Both Ginko and his nemesis Diabolik, who derives his name from a black panther, investigate the gang, one to arrest them and the other to get hold of the money they stole.
"Both, on separate paths, arrive so close to the group that they find their hideout at different times, but are caught by surprise and kidnapped.
"They are locked and chained together in a room, facing each other, waiting to be killed.
"Faced with the prospect of not making it, Ginko...
"...a new group of criminals that 'Inspector Ginko' defines as more ruthless than 'Diabolik' himself, breaks into 'Clerville'.
"Both Ginko and his nemesis Diabolik, who derives his name from a black panther, investigate the gang, one to arrest them and the other to get hold of the money they stole.
"Both, on separate paths, arrive so close to the group that they find their hideout at different times, but are caught by surprise and kidnapped.
"They are locked and chained together in a room, facing each other, waiting to be killed.
"Faced with the prospect of not making it, Ginko...
- 12/25/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Diabolik - Who Are You?" is the new Italian-produced live-action feature, directed by the Manetti Bros, adapting the comic book title "Diabolik" by Angela and Luciana Giussani, starring Giacomo Gianniotti, Miriam Leone and Valerio Mastandrea, now playing in theaters:
"...a new group of criminals that 'Inspector Ginko' defines as more ruthless than 'Diabolik' himself, breaks into 'Clerville'.
"Both Ginko and his nemesis Diabolik, who derives his name from a black panther, investigate the gang, one to arrest them and the other to get hold of the money they stole.
"Both, on separate paths, arrive so close to the group that they find their hideout at different times, but are caught by surprise and kidnapped.
"They are locked and chained together in a room, facing each other, waiting to be killed.
"Faced with the prospect of not making it, Ginko asks Diabolik the fateful question: 'Who are you?'...
"...a new group of criminals that 'Inspector Ginko' defines as more ruthless than 'Diabolik' himself, breaks into 'Clerville'.
"Both Ginko and his nemesis Diabolik, who derives his name from a black panther, investigate the gang, one to arrest them and the other to get hold of the money they stole.
"Both, on separate paths, arrive so close to the group that they find their hideout at different times, but are caught by surprise and kidnapped.
"They are locked and chained together in a room, facing each other, waiting to be killed.
"Faced with the prospect of not making it, Ginko asks Diabolik the fateful question: 'Who are you?'...
- 12/12/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Diabolik - Who Are You?" is the new Italian-produced live-action feature, directed by the Manetti Bros, adapting the comic book title "Diabolik" by Angela and Luciana Giussani, starring Giacomo Gianniotti, Miriam Leone and Valerio Mastandrea, releasing November 30, 2023 in theaters:
"...a new group of criminals that 'Inspector Ginko' defines as more ruthless than 'Diabolik' himself, breaks into 'Clerville'.
"Both Ginko and his nemesis Diabolik, who derives his name from a black panther, investigate the gang, one to arrest them and the other to get hold of the money they stole.
"Both, on separate paths, arrive so close to the group that they find their hideout at different times, but are caught by surprise and kidnapped.
"They are locked and chained together in a room, facing each other, waiting to be killed.
"Faced with the prospect of not making it, Ginko asks Diabolik the fateful question: 'Who are you?'...
"...a new group of criminals that 'Inspector Ginko' defines as more ruthless than 'Diabolik' himself, breaks into 'Clerville'.
"Both Ginko and his nemesis Diabolik, who derives his name from a black panther, investigate the gang, one to arrest them and the other to get hold of the money they stole.
"Both, on separate paths, arrive so close to the group that they find their hideout at different times, but are caught by surprise and kidnapped.
"They are locked and chained together in a room, facing each other, waiting to be killed.
"Faced with the prospect of not making it, Ginko asks Diabolik the fateful question: 'Who are you?'...
- 11/9/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
“Diabolik – Who Are You,” which has its market premiere this week at AFM, following its world premiere at the Rome Film Festival, is the third in a series of adaptations of an Italian comic-book franchise. The books, written by sisters Angela and Luciana Giussani, have sold more than 150 million copies.
Kino Lorber has picked up U.S. rights for all three instalments of the stylish crime-comic movies, written and directed by brothers Marco and Antonio Manetti. Beta Cinema is handling world sales for the films. International buyers for the third film so far include Metropolitan Film in France, Spain’s Flins & Piniculas, Plaion Pictures in German-speaking territories, and Discovery Film in the former Yugoslavia. 01 Distribution is releasing the pic in Italy on Nov. 30.
The franchise centers on Diabolik, an ingenious gentleman thief, living in the fictional city of Clerville in the 1960s and 1970s. Luca Marinelli played the master criminal in the first film,...
Kino Lorber has picked up U.S. rights for all three instalments of the stylish crime-comic movies, written and directed by brothers Marco and Antonio Manetti. Beta Cinema is handling world sales for the films. International buyers for the third film so far include Metropolitan Film in France, Spain’s Flins & Piniculas, Plaion Pictures in German-speaking territories, and Discovery Film in the former Yugoslavia. 01 Distribution is releasing the pic in Italy on Nov. 30.
The franchise centers on Diabolik, an ingenious gentleman thief, living in the fictional city of Clerville in the 1960s and 1970s. Luca Marinelli played the master criminal in the first film,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
"Diabolik”, Who Are You?” (‘Diabolik chi sei?”) directed by Antonio Manetti and Marco Manetti is the new Italian-produced live-action TV series, based on the best-selling comic book title by Angela and Luciana Giussani, airing October 26, 2023:
"...'Diabolik', taking his name from a dangerous black panther, steals from criminals...
"...courtesy a set of lifelike masks he uses to fool opponents...
"...assuming alternate identities at will...
"...thanks to a deep knowledge in many scientific fields...
"...including mechanics, computers, chemistry...
"...and his deep friendship with lover 'Eva Kant'..."
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"...'Diabolik', taking his name from a dangerous black panther, steals from criminals...
"...courtesy a set of lifelike masks he uses to fool opponents...
"...assuming alternate identities at will...
"...thanks to a deep knowledge in many scientific fields...
"...including mechanics, computers, chemistry...
"...and his deep friendship with lover 'Eva Kant'..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 7/9/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Kino Lorber has picked up all rights in the U.S. to a trilogy of stylish Italian crime movies — Diabolik, Diabolik – Ginko Attacks! and Diabolik – Who Are You? — based on the popular Italian comic book of the same name.
The series follows the adventures of Diabolik, an infallible, ruthless master thief. All three films are directed by Italian brothers Marco and Antonio Manetti (Love and Bullets). The first film, released in 2021, features The Old Guard and The Eight Mountains star Luca Marinelli as Diabolik. Italian-Canadian actor Giacomo Gianniotti (Grey’s Anatomy) plays the master thief in the 2022 sequel Diabolik – Ginko Attacks! Monica Bellucci (The Matrix, The Apartment), Eva Kant (The Invisible Witness) and Valerio Mastandrea (Perfect Strangers) are among the European ensemble cast. Diabolik – Who Are You? is currently in post-production.
“Diabolik is one of the most beloved characters in Italian pop culture, a sharp and stylish master thief who...
The series follows the adventures of Diabolik, an infallible, ruthless master thief. All three films are directed by Italian brothers Marco and Antonio Manetti (Love and Bullets). The first film, released in 2021, features The Old Guard and The Eight Mountains star Luca Marinelli as Diabolik. Italian-Canadian actor Giacomo Gianniotti (Grey’s Anatomy) plays the master thief in the 2022 sequel Diabolik – Ginko Attacks! Monica Bellucci (The Matrix, The Apartment), Eva Kant (The Invisible Witness) and Valerio Mastandrea (Perfect Strangers) are among the European ensemble cast. Diabolik – Who Are You? is currently in post-production.
“Diabolik is one of the most beloved characters in Italian pop culture, a sharp and stylish master thief who...
- 2/18/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kino Lorber has acquired all rights in the U.S. to “Diabolik,” “Diabolik – Ginko Attacks!” and “Diabolik — Who Are You?” from Beta Cinema at the European Film Market in Berlin. The movies are based on the smash-hit Italian comic-book series about a ruthless master thief, which has sold more than 150 million copies worldwide.
The stylish crime-comic adaptations are written and directed by Marco and Antonio Manetti. “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Marvel’s Avengers” actor Giacomo Gianniotti stars in “Diabolik — Ginko Attacks!” and “Diabolik — Who Are You?,” and Luca Marinelli (“The Old Guard”) in the first installment, “Diabolik.” Monica Bellucci stars in the role of Altea, Miriam Leone as Eva Kant, and Valerio Mastandrea as Inspector Ginko.
Richard Lorber, president and CEO of Kino Lorber, said: “’Diabolik’ is one of the most beloved characters in Italian pop culture, a sharp and stylish master thief who has entertained audiences since his comic book...
The stylish crime-comic adaptations are written and directed by Marco and Antonio Manetti. “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Marvel’s Avengers” actor Giacomo Gianniotti stars in “Diabolik — Ginko Attacks!” and “Diabolik — Who Are You?,” and Luca Marinelli (“The Old Guard”) in the first installment, “Diabolik.” Monica Bellucci stars in the role of Altea, Miriam Leone as Eva Kant, and Valerio Mastandrea as Inspector Ginko.
Richard Lorber, president and CEO of Kino Lorber, said: “’Diabolik’ is one of the most beloved characters in Italian pop culture, a sharp and stylish master thief who has entertained audiences since his comic book...
- 2/18/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Luca Marinelli, Miriam Leone, Valerio Mastandrea, Alessandro Roja, Serena Rossi, Luca Di Giovanni, Claudia Gerini, Vanessa Scalera, Roberto Citran, Guglielmo Favilla | Written by The Manetti Bros., Michelangelo Le Neve | Directed by Antonio and Marco Manetti
I’ve been a fan of the Manetti Brothers – Antonio and Marco – since the first time I saw their fantastic sci-fi horror The Arrival of Wang way back in 2012. Since then the pair have directed numerous films, including Paura 3D and the action ‘Mafia musical’ Love and Bullets. The pair also produced Daniele Misischia’s fantastic zombie film The End?, which screened at Frightfest in 2017… Why mention those films? Because all of those films have – unfortunately – faded into obscurity on these shores since debuting at films festivals here in the UK. Hopefully Diabolik, the duo’s latest film based on the classic Italian comic book anti-hero of the same name will not suffer the same fate,...
I’ve been a fan of the Manetti Brothers – Antonio and Marco – since the first time I saw their fantastic sci-fi horror The Arrival of Wang way back in 2012. Since then the pair have directed numerous films, including Paura 3D and the action ‘Mafia musical’ Love and Bullets. The pair also produced Daniele Misischia’s fantastic zombie film The End?, which screened at Frightfest in 2017… Why mention those films? Because all of those films have – unfortunately – faded into obscurity on these shores since debuting at films festivals here in the UK. Hopefully Diabolik, the duo’s latest film based on the classic Italian comic book anti-hero of the same name will not suffer the same fate,...
- 10/25/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
"Diabolik" is the new live-action crime feature directed by the Manetti Bros, based on the best-selling comic book title by Angela and Luciana Giussani, in the second film adaptation of the character:
"...'Diabolik', taking his name from a dangerous black panther, steals from criminals...
"...courtesy a set of lifelike masks he uses to fool opponents...
"...assuming alternate identities at will...
"...thanks to a deep knowledge in many scientific fields...
"...including mechanics, computers, chemistry...
"...and his deep friendship with lover 'Eva Kant'..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...'Diabolik', taking his name from a dangerous black panther, steals from criminals...
"...courtesy a set of lifelike masks he uses to fool opponents...
"...assuming alternate identities at will...
"...thanks to a deep knowledge in many scientific fields...
"...including mechanics, computers, chemistry...
"...and his deep friendship with lover 'Eva Kant'..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 2/6/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Diabolik" is the new live-action crime feature directed by the Manetti Bros, based on the best-selling comic book title by Angela and Luciana Giussani, in the second film adaptation of the character, opening December 2021:
"...'Diabolik', taking his name from a dangerous black panther, steals from criminals...
"...courtesy a set of lifelike masks he uses to fool opponents...
"...assuming alternate identities at will...
"...thanks to a deep knowledge in many scientific fields...
"...including mechanics, computers, chemistry...
"...and his deep friendship with lover 'Eva Kant'..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...'Diabolik', taking his name from a dangerous black panther, steals from criminals...
"...courtesy a set of lifelike masks he uses to fool opponents...
"...assuming alternate identities at will...
"...thanks to a deep knowledge in many scientific fields...
"...including mechanics, computers, chemistry...
"...and his deep friendship with lover 'Eva Kant'..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 11/22/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Diabolik" is the new live-action crime feature directed by the Manetti Bros, based on the best-selling comic book series by sisters Angela and Luciana Giussani, in the second film adaptation of the character, opening December 2021:
"...'Diabolik', taking his name from a dangerous black panther, steals from criminals...
"...courtesy a set of lifelike masks he uses to fool opponents...
"...assuming alternate identities at will...
"...thanks to a deep knowledge in many scientific fields...
"...including mechanics, computers, chemistry...
"...and his deep friendship with lover 'Eva Kant'..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...'Diabolik', taking his name from a dangerous black panther, steals from criminals...
"...courtesy a set of lifelike masks he uses to fool opponents...
"...assuming alternate identities at will...
"...thanks to a deep knowledge in many scientific fields...
"...including mechanics, computers, chemistry...
"...and his deep friendship with lover 'Eva Kant'..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 8/1/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Oh Joy, Oh Rapture! Mario Bava’s comic book thriller makes the jump to Blu-ray in fine shape, with knockout visuals and eye-popping color. John Philip Law, Marisa Mell, Terry-Thomas and the late Michel Piccoli are all irreplaceable in this one-of-a-kind show. Bava’s film translates action comic fantasy into cinematic terms, pictorial appeal and dynamism intact. The disc comes with a pair of excellent commentaries, featuring Nathaniel Thompson, Troy Howarth, Tim Lucas and John Philip Law himself.
Danger: Diabolik
Blu-ray
Shout! Factory
1968 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 99 min. / Street Date May 19, 2020 / Available from Shout! Factory
Starring: John Phillip Law, Marisa Mell, Michel Piccoli,
Adolfo Celi, Terry-Thomas, Mario Donen.
Cinematography: Antonio Rinaldi
Film Editor: Romana Fortini
Art Director: Flavio Mogherini
Original Music: Ennio Morricone
Written by Adriano Baracco, Mario Bava, Brian Degas, Tudor Gates,
Dino Maiuri story by Angela & Luciana Giussani
Produced by Dino De Laurentiis
Directed by Mario Bava
We...
Danger: Diabolik
Blu-ray
Shout! Factory
1968 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 99 min. / Street Date May 19, 2020 / Available from Shout! Factory
Starring: John Phillip Law, Marisa Mell, Michel Piccoli,
Adolfo Celi, Terry-Thomas, Mario Donen.
Cinematography: Antonio Rinaldi
Film Editor: Romana Fortini
Art Director: Flavio Mogherini
Original Music: Ennio Morricone
Written by Adriano Baracco, Mario Bava, Brian Degas, Tudor Gates,
Dino Maiuri story by Angela & Luciana Giussani
Produced by Dino De Laurentiis
Directed by Mario Bava
We...
- 5/23/2020
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
The authors of Love and Bullets are adapting the adventures of the character created by the Giussani sisters for the big screen, with Luca Marinelli leading the cast. Filming began on 30 September for Diabolik, the new film by the Manetti Bros. who are bringing the adventures of the famous Italian comic book hero to the big screen, a fascinating, steely-eyed thief in black tights, created in the 60s by Angela and Luciana Giussani. “The King of Terror” (already adapted for the cinema by Mario Bava back in 1968) will borrow the face of Luca Marinelli and the beautiful Eva Kant that of Miriam Leone, while Valerio Mastandrea will slip into the shoes of Inspector Ginko. The cast also includes a handful of the Manettis’ favoured actors, such as Alessandro Roia (Song’e Napule), Claudia Gerini (Love and Bullets) and Serena Rossi. Written by Michelangelo La...
A comic book about a chameleon-like master thief done as a live-action movie, a reinvention of the Spaghetti Western and a manhunt thriller with a Hollywood A-list cast are among buzz titles by Italian directors in various stages expected to soon be hitting the international festival circuit and, more important, entering the global movie market. Besides a shift toward genre moviemaking, they reflect a more international mindset while remaining firmly rooted in the Italian cinema canon.
“Born To Be Murdered”
Luca Guadagnino is producing this English-language manhunt thriller directed by Ferdinando Cito Filomarino (“Antonia”), toplining John David Washington and Alicia Vikander as a couple vacationing in Greece who become enmeshed in a tragically violent conspiracy. Pic also boasts “Call Me by Your Name” lenser Sayombhu Mukdeeprom and editor Walter Fasano, as well as Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. In production.
“Bad Days”
Twins Damiano and Fabio D’Innocenzo, who made a...
“Born To Be Murdered”
Luca Guadagnino is producing this English-language manhunt thriller directed by Ferdinando Cito Filomarino (“Antonia”), toplining John David Washington and Alicia Vikander as a couple vacationing in Greece who become enmeshed in a tragically violent conspiracy. Pic also boasts “Call Me by Your Name” lenser Sayombhu Mukdeeprom and editor Walter Fasano, as well as Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. In production.
“Bad Days”
Twins Damiano and Fabio D’Innocenzo, who made a...
- 5/16/2019
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
It's an All Star monster rally -- Lon Chaney Jr.!, John Carradine!, Bela Lugosi!, Basil Rathbone!, Tor Johnson! -- with Akim Tamiroff in there pitching as well. It's considered a must-see picture, and this HD presentation is nothing to sniff at. Added bonus: a Tom Weaver commentary. The Black Sleep Blu-ray Kl Studio Classics 1956 / B&W / 1:85 widescreen / 82 min. / Dr. Cadman's Secret / Street Date March 22, 2016 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95 Starring Basil Rathbone, Akim Tamiroff, Lon Chaney Jr., John Carradine, Bela Lugosi, Herbert Rudley, Patricia Blake, Phyllis Stanley, Tor Johnson, Sally Yarnell, George Sawaya. Cinematography Gordon Avil Film Editor John F. Schreyer Original Music Les Baxter Written by John C. Higgins, Gerald Drayson Adams Produced by Howard W. Koch Directed by Reginald Le Borg
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Older monster kids know that the 1956 chiller The Black Sleep existed for years only through stills in Famous Monsters magazine. We saw tantalizing...
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Older monster kids know that the 1956 chiller The Black Sleep existed for years only through stills in Famous Monsters magazine. We saw tantalizing...
- 2/23/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Sky1 is developing a TV series based on Italian comic Diabolik.
Created by sisters Angela and Luciana Giussani in 1962, Diabolik is an expert thief and master-of-disguise, using his skills to steal from criminals.
Sky is working with sister companies Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland on the international series, Broadcast reports.
The 10-part hour-long drama will focus on the exploits of Diabolik and his lover Eva Kant in the fictional European town of Clerville.
The Diabolik comic series has previously inspired film and video game adaptations, as well as an animated series.
Sky1 also has medical drama Critical in the works from Line of Duty writer Jed Mercurio and starring Lennie James.
The Smoke's Jamie Bamber & Jodie Whittaker: 'We blew up a council estate'...
Created by sisters Angela and Luciana Giussani in 1962, Diabolik is an expert thief and master-of-disguise, using his skills to steal from criminals.
Sky is working with sister companies Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland on the international series, Broadcast reports.
The 10-part hour-long drama will focus on the exploits of Diabolik and his lover Eva Kant in the fictional European town of Clerville.
The Diabolik comic series has previously inspired film and video game adaptations, as well as an animated series.
Sky1 also has medical drama Critical in the works from Line of Duty writer Jed Mercurio and starring Lennie James.
The Smoke's Jamie Bamber & Jodie Whittaker: 'We blew up a council estate'...
- 2/20/2014
- Digital Spy
No one knows anything about it. There's still no director attached and no cast has been announced. All we know is that Italian broadcaster Sky is producing a new Diabolik TV series through their production company, Sky Cinema. The famous comic celebrated its fifty year anniversary in 2012, and at the end of the year a teaser was presented to introduce the series along with a second highly anticipated new show: Gomorra, adapted from both Matteo Garrone's movie and Roberto Saviano's book.Diabolik is the 007 of the dark side, he's a violent and ruthless thief far from any possible comparison with Arsenio Lupin or Robin Hood. He's a greedy man who, together with his fiancé Eva Kant, loves to steal gold and jewels and to...
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- 6/14/2013
- Screen Anarchy
“Danger: Diabolik is an absolute pulp masterpiece.”
Danger: Diabolik
Directed by Mario Bava
Italy / France – 1968
This super-stylish live-action adaptation of the popular (and still ongoing) 1960 Italian comic book., created by Milan sisters Angela & Luciana Giussani, is easily the best of the spate of ’60s European comic-strip/superhero movies (e.g., Fantomas). Unfortunately, it suffered from bad timing, released among the campy but similar movies Batman and Barbarella. Yet despite being a box office flop, Danger: Diabolik eventually found a cult following, and is considered by many (including this reviewer) to be one of the best live-action comic book movies ever made – a hidden gem of the genre.
What makes this silly B movie caper film interesting is its lack of all traditional values of good and evil, giving us instead a more interestingly ambiguous mix. The “rob from the rich, but never give back” approach of the titular character, Diabolik...
Danger: Diabolik
Directed by Mario Bava
Italy / France – 1968
This super-stylish live-action adaptation of the popular (and still ongoing) 1960 Italian comic book., created by Milan sisters Angela & Luciana Giussani, is easily the best of the spate of ’60s European comic-strip/superhero movies (e.g., Fantomas). Unfortunately, it suffered from bad timing, released among the campy but similar movies Batman and Barbarella. Yet despite being a box office flop, Danger: Diabolik eventually found a cult following, and is considered by many (including this reviewer) to be one of the best live-action comic book movies ever made – a hidden gem of the genre.
What makes this silly B movie caper film interesting is its lack of all traditional values of good and evil, giving us instead a more interestingly ambiguous mix. The “rob from the rich, but never give back” approach of the titular character, Diabolik...
- 1/18/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
#15- Barbarella
Directed by Roger Vadim
The Comic:
What many people don’t realize is that Barbarella is a French science fiction comic book created by Jean-Claude Forest for serialisation in the French magazine V-Magazine in spring 1962. In 1964 Eric Losfeld later published these strips as a stand-alone book, under the title Barbarella. The stand-alone version caused a scandal and became known as the first “adult” comic-book, despite its eroticism being slight. The original comic book version of Barbarella was modelled on Brigitte Bardot. Interesting enough the actress was once married to the director of the 1968 film, Roger Vadim. Barbarella is also mentioned in Serge Gainsbourg’s song “Qui est In Qui est Out”. Bardot at one point in her life also had a romantic relationship with the French singer.
The Movie:
A kitsch cult classic about a 41st-century female astronaut on a mission to find Duran Duran, a scientist who...
Directed by Roger Vadim
The Comic:
What many people don’t realize is that Barbarella is a French science fiction comic book created by Jean-Claude Forest for serialisation in the French magazine V-Magazine in spring 1962. In 1964 Eric Losfeld later published these strips as a stand-alone book, under the title Barbarella. The stand-alone version caused a scandal and became known as the first “adult” comic-book, despite its eroticism being slight. The original comic book version of Barbarella was modelled on Brigitte Bardot. Interesting enough the actress was once married to the director of the 1968 film, Roger Vadim. Barbarella is also mentioned in Serge Gainsbourg’s song “Qui est In Qui est Out”. Bardot at one point in her life also had a romantic relationship with the French singer.
The Movie:
A kitsch cult classic about a 41st-century female astronaut on a mission to find Duran Duran, a scientist who...
- 12/6/2010
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
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