Ce monde ne m'aura pas

The first serie was very cool and it set high expectations but ZeroCalcare has been able to exceed them. There is definitely a political aspect however, beyond that, there is much more. The stories of Zero and his friends are an excellent picture of the society and its contradictions which generate hate and social tensions. It is not an easy topic but he never slips into the essay, the stereotypes, the boredom, etc. This is remarkable. On top you have a lot of funny moments which burst laugh few seconds before an emotional moment. All together supported by an amazing soundtrack composed by original tunes, classic rock/pop songs and hidden gems.

I don't want to spoil too much, but saying absolutely nothing about the plot makes it hard to explain why this series hit so hard. So, please mind: I'm only speaking about the setting and not the details of the plot.

A shelter for refugees is established in downtown Rome. And the series portrays a group of friends that split because they either want the shelter stay or be gone.

What the series does brilliantly is portraying the people who want the shelter to be gone. They are not simply evil monsters who hate people from oher countries, but have deep socio-psychological reasons for their stance. And likewise,people who defend the shelter aren't portrayed as do-goody angels, but people who have some agenda in it, making the whole thing morally grey.

It's not as depressing as Tear Along The Dotted Line, but is equally deep and sadly humorous. This is adult animation at its best.

"This World Can't Tear Me Down" is a brilliantly crafted series that seamlessly blends humor, existential crisis, and poignant moments that tug at your heartstrings. With a delightful balance of wit and introspection, it takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster that leaves a lasting impact. An adult cartoon that not only entertains but also imparts valuable ethical lessons to its audience in a captivating and engaging manner.

Despite its comedic facade, the show also has its somber moments that hit you unexpectedly. The narrative skillfully transitions from light-hearted humor to moments of sadness and introspection, leaving you emotionally invested at all times, an emotional rollercoaster of a show that reaches levels of existential crisis and various life issues and hardships like no other.

His last series was equally intriguing, and left a wholeheartedly good impression of the artist and what he stands for.

It is no wonder why Italy takes great pride in the upbringing of this artist. A briliant, briliant storyteller and person. Would highly recommend regardless of age. Do not brush this gem off.

Signore Calcare does it again.

It's really just season 2 of his own mind but like "Stroppare" there is an overarching narrative though here it is more front and center with fewer asides (but there are a few asides).

The first season was a hard act to follow but this story of how the people who brush in and out of our lives and how we end up feeling guilt for all we never did for them is touching in a candid way that goes just about far enough without over-complicating itself.

Zerocalcare, not unlike Art Spiegelman, has perfected the art of putting himself at the center of his art. He hasn't based his main character on himself but it truly is himself and while I am totally willing to believe at the very least some license was taken for the sake of good story telling, it is easy to accept this as a true story for its candour and brutalism.

As he weaves a rich tapestry in visual metaphor and a plethora of cultural illusions both classical and popular (mostly popular), the unromantic sting of real life glooms through rather hauntingly.

Zero's friends are more central this time around and their relationship is fleshed out which was cool. The soundtrack is creatively picked out and it captures a lush zeitgeist of both the Urban Rome that the tourists don't notice and the retro '90s.

It is a self-portrait created from the collisions with other people but the final note is that he knows very well that there's a world out there that's not all about him.

If you haven't seen the original Italian, please enjoy Zero just doing his thing.

Zerocalcare's new series, a quite realistic, crude and poetic animation in many aspects, enjoys high creativity, as in its previous animation (Strappate Lungo I Bordi), it has a similar format, the crudeness and realism are not limited to show but are exhibited in all splendor to express such a sensitive situation and issues as this series touches in a comical, realistic and dramatic way, the entertainment offered in its approximately 3 hours of duration is high and its replay value is booming, a work of art and a jewel of animation that joins this 2023 and history in general.

Questo Mondo Non Mi Renderá Cattivo.