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Cartoonists - Foot Soldiers of Democracy (+ Q&A)

  • La Maison Française of NYU 16 Washington Mews New York, NY, 10003 United States (map)

Screening of 2014 Documentary by Stephanie Valloatto

Just in time for World Press Day, LMF Cinémathèque created and curated by Anna-Caroline Prost presents Cartoonists - Foot Soldiers of Democracy. In this film, 12 wonderful, funny, tragic and crazy satirical cartoonists from around the world defend democracy with a single weapon, a pencil, at the risk of their own lives. Hailing from France, United States, Tunisia, Russia, America, Burkina-Faso, China, Algeria, the Ivory Coast, Venezuela, Israel and Palestine, this 2014 film by Stéphanie Valloatto film premiered in the Special Screenings section at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. The film was nominated for the César Award for Best Documentary Film at the 40th César Awards.

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