Docu-film on Altan's life and characters premieres on Sky Arte

A documentary titled 'Mi chiamo Altan e faccio vignette' will air on Sky Arte on Sunday, August 17, focusing on Francesco Tullio Altan, the renowned Italian cartoonist and illustrator. Known for creating iconic characters like Cipputi and the dog Pimpa, Altan is notoriously private, making this film a rare glimpse into his life. Directed by Stefano Consiglio, the documentary covers Altan's childhood vacations, his relationship with his anthropologist father Carlo Tullio Altan, his art studies, and his love for his wife Mara Chaves. Contributors include Paolo Rumiz, Michele Serra, Ezio Mauro, and Stefano Benni, who performs a monologue titled 'Che cos'è un Altan.' Actors Stefania Sandrelli, Angela Finocchiaro, and Paolo Rossi lend their faces and voices to bring Altan's characters to life in historical vignettes. The content on Sky Arte's website is curated by Artribune.