Creator
Zerocalcare
Born December 12, 1983 · Cortona, Italy (age 42)
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 m…
Known For
Generazione Fumetto · 2025Generazione Fumetto
2025
MovieDocumentary
Bonvi - Una vita inventata · 2025Bonvi - Una vita inventata
2025
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
Fumetti Verticali - Dall'edicola alla rete · 2019Fumetti Verticali - Dall'edicola alla rete
★ 6.52019
MovieDocumentary
Documentary on the changes that social medias have brought on the Italian comic books scene.
Museocracy - Giocare con il museo per cambiare la città · 2025Museocracy - Giocare con il museo per cambiare la città
2025
MovieDocumentary
The Armadillo's Prophecy · 2018The Armadillo's Prophecy
★ 6.12018
MovieComedyDrama
A 27-year-old suburban slacker entertains daily conversations bordering on paradoxical with his conscience, which manifests itself in the form of a human-sized armadillo. Based on the best-selling graphic novel by Zerocalcare.
In campo nemico · 2021In campo nemico
2021
MovieDocumentary
the story of SupportoLegale
La scuola romana delle risate · 2025La scuola romana delle risate
★ 6.62025
MovieDocumentary
Mi chiamo Altan e faccio vignette · 2019Mi chiamo Altan e faccio vignette
2019
MovieDocumentary
Movies
Generazione Fumetto · 2025Generazione Fumetto
2025
MovieDocumentary
Bonvi - Una vita inventata · 2025Bonvi - Una vita inventata
2025
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
Fumetti Verticali - Dall'edicola alla rete · 2019Fumetti Verticali - Dall'edicola alla rete
★ 6.52019
MovieDocumentary
Documentary on the changes that social medias have brought on the Italian comic books scene.
Museocracy - Giocare con il museo per cambiare la città · 2025Museocracy - Giocare con il museo per cambiare la città
2025
MovieDocumentary
The Armadillo's Prophecy · 2018The Armadillo's Prophecy
★ 6.12018
MovieComedyDrama
A 27-year-old suburban slacker entertains daily conversations bordering on paradoxical with his conscience, which manifests itself in the form of a human-sized armadillo. Based on the best-selling graphic novel by Zerocalcare.
In campo nemico · 2021In campo nemico
2021
MovieDocumentary
the story of SupportoLegale
La scuola romana delle risate · 2025La scuola romana delle risate
★ 6.62025
MovieDocumentary
Mi chiamo Altan e faccio vignette · 2019Mi chiamo Altan e faccio vignette
2019
MovieDocumentary
Liberi e pensanti - Uno maggio Taranto · 2020Liberi e pensanti - Uno maggio Taranto
2020
MovieDocumentary
Margins · 2022Margins
★ 7.02022
MovieComedy
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.
TV Shows
Stasera c’è Cattelan su Raidue · 2022Stasera c’è Cattelan su Raidue
★ 8.22022
Series
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.
My 2 Cents · 2026My 2 Cents
★ 8.52026
SeriesAnimationComedy
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.
Tear Along the Dotted Line · 2021Tear Along the Dotted Line
★ 8.42021
SeriesAnimationComedy
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.
This World Can't Tear Me Down · 2023This World Can't Tear Me Down
★ 8.12023
SeriesAnimationComedy
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?
Basement Café · 2018Basement Café
★ 8.02018
Series
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.
Rebibbia Quarantine · 2020Rebibbia Quarantine
★ 7.02020
SeriesAnimation
A tragic reportage from the quarantine of North East Rome. All the episodes of Rebibbia quarantine, the cartoon series written and directed by Zerocalcare.
La Conferenza Stampa · 2022La Conferenza Stampa
2022
Series