Hey folks, Ambush Bug here with the winners of our Joann Sfar Contest we ran on Monday. And our winner is…
 

Congratulations for winning three of Sfar’s best graphic novels (THE LITTLE VAMPIRE, THE PROFESSOR’S DAUGHTER, and SARDINE #1) to commemorate the release of Sfar’s new film GAINSBOURG: A HEROIC LIFE on August 31st.

Here’s a synopsis of the film: Taking the best from LA VIE EN ROSE and AMÉLIE, renowned comic book artist Joann Sfar’s GAINSBOURG: A HEROIC LIFE is a completely original take on one of France’s greatest mavericks, the illustrious and infamous Jewish singer-songwriter, Serge Gainsbourg (Eric Elmosnino). Born Lucien Ginsburg to Russian-Jewish parents, Sfar follows him from his precocious childhood in Nazi-occupied Paris, to his beginnings as small time jazz musician and finally pop superstar. Along the way he romances many of the era’s most beautiful women, including Juliette Greco (Anna Mouglalis), Brigitte Bardot (Laetitia Casta) and Jane Birkin (Lucy Gordon). Employing a witty surrealistic style and a soundtrack that includes many of the musician’s greatest hits, GAINSBOURG: A HEROIC LIFE is a quintessential time capsule to ‘60’s Paris. Check out the trailer below.


 

Congrats to the winner and thanks to all who participated in the contest! Look for GAINSBOURG: A HEROIC LIFE in theaters today!