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202178 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Comics And Graphic Novels

Comic Book Shop

202178 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Centrum Komiksu, Poland's oldest comic book shop, serves a community of loyal customers in Warsaw while facing challenges from independent publishers.

Comics And Graphic Novels

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Centrum Komiksu, Poland's oldest comic book shop, serves a community of loyal customers in Warsaw while facing challenges from independent publishers.

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Maciej Bierutdirector

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Kuba and his father run Centrum Komiksu, the oldest comic book shop in Poland, located in Warsaw. The shop is a gathering place for graphic novel fans. Customers share their personal stories and experiences with comics. The film addresses the issues faced by independent publishers and comic book creators in Poland. Through these narratives, the role of Centrum Komiksu in the local comic book community is revealed.

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