Zerocalcare

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December 12, 1983 (42 years)

Cortona, Italy

Biography

Michele Rech (Italian: [miˈkɛːle ˈrɛk]; born 12 December 1983), known as Zerocalcare ([ˌdzɛrokalˈkaːre]), is an Italian cartoonist. His pen name, meaning "zero limescale", is based from a TV commercial jingle for a descaler product that came to his mind when he had to quickly come up with a Internet nickname. Rech was born in Cortona, Tuscany, Italy, to an Italian father from Rome and a French mother. He was raised in France and later in Rome (Rebibbia-Ponte Mammolo area), where he graduated a…

Filmography

8.5

My 2 Cents

Zerocalcare (voice)

When his friend Wild Boar lands himself in hot water with organized crime, Zero and the gang unite to save him while barely coping with their own lives.

8.1

This World Can't Tear Me Down

Zerocalcare (voice)

When an old friend returns to the neighborhood, Zerocalcare wants to help him find his place back in the world. But what's the right thing to do?

8.2

Stasera c’è Cattelan su Raidue

Self

A Late Show with a strong identity that bears the name of Alessandro Cattelan: surprising interviews, monologues, music and guests who face all the challenges, even the most unlikely, but without ever taking themselves seriously.

8.4

Tear Along the Dotted Line

Zerocalcare (voice)

A cartoonist in Rome with his armadillo-for-a-conscience reflects on his path in life and a would-be love as he and his friends travel outside the city.

8.0

Basement Café

Basement Café is an innovative project created by Lavazza in collaboration with Esse Magazine, a multimedia platform for the world of Italian rap. “Basement Café” wants to be a place where today's generations can discuss contemporary cultural issues.

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La Conferenza Stampa

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Bonvi - Una vita inventata

Sé stesso

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6.6

La scuola romana delle risate

Sé stesso

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7.0

Margins

Himself

Summer 2008. Three friends have the chance of a lifetime: opening for their favourite punk hardcore band. At the very last moment, the concert falls through but Edo, Iac and Miche don’t give up. To them punk is more than music, it’s a lifestyle. In a blink, they decide to bring the gig to Grosseto, the silent and conservative city where they live. Nevertheless, all the difficulties and problems they face on their way risk to blow up their lives and their friendship.