17/12/2012 - Spurred by the success of his video of the ridiculous dictator character, satirical comic book artist Walter Moers is now to make an animation feature about him

Walter Moers, who is undeniably the most famous German comic book artist in his country and worldwide, has decided to dedicate a feature film to his character of Adolf, the Nazi pig (Adolf, die Nazisau). In 2005, the latter starred in a video titled Ich Hock In Meinem Bonker ("I’m crouching in my bunker") that became a hit as soon as it was published on YouTube. The same ridiculous accent and toilet humour are now to feature in Adolf – Der Film (lit. “Adolf - The film”), according to the film project’s initial trailer made for his fans. 

Indeed, the irreverent comic artist is counting on his audience to support his project. Adolf – Der Film is to be funded via crowdfunding through its website www.adolf-online.com. As the temporary trailer explains, after his march to Stalingrad, the animated dictator will only be able to conquer Hollywood with the help of his fans. The film should be ready in 2014.

It’s not the first time that Moers’s creations are to appear on the big screen: Captain Bluebear and the Little Bastard have already had the honour. The latest feature to have been inspired by Moers’ work is the second instalment on the latter’s adventures: The Little Bastard and the Old Fart: Death Sucks (2006).

(Translated from French)