The Mad World of Harvey Kurtzman
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The Mad World of Harvey Kurtzman

Presented by Bart Simpson · CANADA

EIFF @ Filmhouse · Screen 1
16 - 18 Aug
110 min · Age SIXTEEN
100% available

4 performances tracked

About the show

Vivid, immersive and visually striking portrait of the founder of the satirical publication Mad magazine and its far-reaching influence on some of the most prominent contemporary artists. Kurtzman’s commitment to integrity and challenging the status quo with humour, edge and resilience is a hymn for our times. Rich in historical context, artistic expression, contemporary politics and artfully weaving thoughtful reflections from contributors including Terry Gilliam, the late Stan Lee and Robert Crumb, this is a compelling, insightful exploration of counterculture, commerce and creative compromise and the power of conviction in raw truth and honesty.

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Imagine 'Mad Magazine' itself directed its own origin story, with bonus features from its biggest fansIf 'Crumb' (the documentary) had a more politically charged, visually vibrant cousinLike a masterclass in counterculture, delivered by a panel including Terry Gilliam and Stan Lee, all within a graphic novel

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