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King of Comics

Name: King of Comics
Director: Rosa von Praunheim
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 2012-03-01
Duration: 80 min
Rating: 4.5
Cast: Ralf König, Joachim Król, Rosa von Praunheim, Olaf Gabriel, René Krummenacher

20121h 20m4.5Directed by Rosa von Praunheim

You may not recognize the name Ralf König, but you probably recognize his art. One of the most commercially successful German comic book creators, he is best known for books like “SchwulComix (GayComix)” that offer a twisted take on queer culture. Equal parts Tom of Finland and R. Crumb, König’s comics are sexually charged and often politically incorrect, portraying daily routines of gay life alongside serious subjects like AIDS. King of Comics is a touching portrait of a cutting-edge artist with a wicked sense of humor. All hail the king! —Jimmy Radosta

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