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Belgian-Israeli cartoonist Michel Kichka is a second-generation Holocaust survivor whose art is deeply shaped by memory, history, and family legacy.

Through interviews, archival footage, and animated sequences of his drawings, filmmaker Gad Aisen reveals how Kichka addresses trauma and intergenerational memory with humour, honesty, and striking visual clarity. It also reflects on his connection to Israel and the broader historical forces that have influenced his work.

By engaging with both past and present—including recent events such as October 7—Kichka’s drawings demonstrate how art can confront difficult histories, bear witness, and help society process ongoing realities. (Film funded by Kan11 and Makor Film Fund). 

Join us for an extended Q&A moderated by Assaf Gamzou of the Israeli Cartoon Museum. 

Part of the series  Artist in Residence: Michel Kichka