Bruno Bozzetto and Grégory Panaccione Release Graphic Novel 'Tugèin'
At the age of 84, renowned Italian animator Bruno Bozzetto has unveiled a new graphic novel titled 'Tugèin,' which is published by ReNoir Comics. This hardcover edition spans 94 pages and was showcased at Lucca Comics & Games 2022, featuring illustrations by Grégory Panaccione. The narrative centers on a tiny microbe that mimics Tarzan in an effort to heal humans suffering from an unusual illness. This marks their second partnership, following the release of 'Minivip e Supervip – Il mistero del Via Vai' in 2018. Born in 1938, Bozzetto gained fame as a self-taught animator, recognized for his 1958 work 'Tapum!' and the iconic character Mr. Rossi. His notable films include 'West and Soda' (1965) and 'Allegro ma non troppo' (1976). 'Tugèin' retails for €19.90, with ISBN 9788865672655.
Key facts
- Bruno Bozzetto, age 84, releases new graphic novel 'Tugèin' with Grégory Panaccione.
- Published by ReNoir Comics, presented at Lucca Comics & Games 2022.
- Story: a microscopic microbe imitates Tarzan and cures humans with its howl.
- Inspired by Gianni Rodari's 'fantastic binomial' concept.
- Previous collaboration: 'Minivip e Supervip – Il mistero del Via Vai' (2018, Bao Publishing).
- Panaccione teaches at Scuola Internazionale di Comics in Milan.
- Bozzetto created Mr. Rossi in 1960; won Golden Bear in 1990 for 'Mister Tao'.
- Nominated for Oscar in 1991 for 'Cavallette'.
- Book: 94 pages, hardcover, €19.90, ISBN 9788865672655.
Entities
Artists
- Bruno Bozzetto
- Grégory Panaccione
- Maurizio Nichetti
- Piero Angela
- Italo Calvino
- Gianni Rodari
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Institutions
- ReNoir Comics
- Bao Publishing
- Panini Comics
- Scuola Internazionale di Comics
- Festival di Cannes
- Festival di Berlino
- Premio Oscar
- Lucca Comics & Games
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Lucca