Sex in the Comix

Sex in the Comix

Directed by Joëlle Oosterlinck

Produced by ARTE France Cinéma, Les Bons Clients

201252 min6.0 / 10

A lively, idea-driven documentary tracing the cultural and artistic evolution of erotic comics, balancing historical curiosity with contemporary debate.

Documentary exploring the colorful history of the erotic comic strip, including its current comeback and controversial place in society.

Questions people ask

  • Is Sex in the Comix sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Sex in the Comix scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Sex in the Comix violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Sex in the Comix end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Sex in the Comix easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise47

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Sex in the Comix

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sex in the Comix

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sex in the Comix, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sex in the Comix, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sex in the Comix, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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