Funny Pages (film)

Funny Pages is a 2022 American coming-of-age dark comedy film written and directed by Owen Kline. The film stars Daniel Zolghadri as Robert, a teenage aspiring cartoonist who abandons his suburban life and drops out of high school to pursue his artistic ambitions in Trenton, New Jersey.

The film explores themes of artistic aspiration, the challenges of self-discovery, and the often-uncomfortable realities of adulthood. It features a raw and satirical portrayal of Robert's experiences as he navigates the independent comics scene and encounters a series of eccentric characters. These characters include Wallace (Matthew Maher), a former color separator for Image Comics whom Robert befriends and looks to as a mentor.

Funny Pages premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Directors' Fortnight section. It received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Kline's direction, the performances of the cast, and the film's unique and darkly comedic tone. It was distributed by A24.