The Angoulême Comic Strip Festival takes over the French stations for two months, here "Il faut flinguer Ramirez" in Paris Lyon -
David Paquin
Health crisis requires, the Angoulême International Comics Festival is adapting for its 2021 edition, with two distinct times and appointments, the first with the presentation of awards - except for the Grand Prix - on January 29 and 30, and the second with all comics players and of course the general public from June 24 to 27.
But that's not all.
The festival and its historic partner, the SNCF, have decided to meet readers, and to invite themselves to stations in France.
Seven million potential travelers-readers-spectators
More than 40 French stations, including seven in Paris, welcome, from Thursday and for two months, all the 2021 Selections, i.e. 75 titles, through various exhibitions, visual creations and other events.
"Newcomers or recognized artists, sophisticated visual universes and contemporary themes will therefore be equally and widely highlighted", announces the press release, which recalls that no less than seven million travelers-readers-spectators may be affected by this novel device.
In Paris, you will come across
L'Accident de chasse
and
Peau d'homme
at Austerlitz or
You have to shoot Ramirez
at Gare de Lyon.
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