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Japanese-born American graphic novelist; author and illustrator of the Amulet series, creator of the webcomic Copper, and creator and editor of the comics anthology Flight.
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L’AtalanteOther Jean Vigo
This is a real testament to the power of his one full-length feature film, L’Atalante—a film that documents the early days of a newlywed couple who operate a canal barge.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Kazu Kibuishi, the entry for L’Atalante.
2013-08-29·criterion.com ↗
Down by LawOther Jim Jarmusch
I love pretty much everything Jarmusch does, and Down by Law is as good an introduction to his work as any of his many wonderful films.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Kazu Kibuishi, the entry for Down by Law.
2013-08-29·criterion.com ↗
Sans SoleilOther Chris Marker
Similarly, Sans Soleil documents Marker’s journey through Japan, adding his travelogue notes as voice-over narration. A hypnotic and powerful film in its own right.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Kazu Kibuishi, the entry for Sans Soleil.
2013-08-29·criterion.com ↗
IkiruOther Akira Kurosawa
Dreams is my absolute favorite film of all time, and when you bookend it with Ikiru, the experience is quite amazing.
Criterion Collection Top 10 list by Kazu Kibuishi, the entry for Ikiru.
2013-08-29·criterion.com ↗
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