Portrait Of A Great Cinema Auteur: ‘Quentin By Tarantino’ Reviewed

Quentin by Tarantino is a biographical graphic novel by Amazing Ameziane. The comic is framed as an imaginary conversation with Tarantino at his own hidden dive bar. Much like Scott McCloud in Understanding Comics, Tarantino becomes an iconic avatar who leads us through his legendary career. We gain insights into Tarantino’s upbringing, his complicated relationship with Black Culture, and his cinematic influences.

Each section details the obstacles Tarantino had to overcome to create each of his movies. Together, the graphic novel paints a picture of an outlaw auteur and his cinematic philosophy. Much like Frank Miller: American Genius ,the graphic novel doesn’t shy away from Tarantino’s controversies and push back he’s received for each film. In a similar vein, Quentin by Tarantino provides insight into how far one can or should push the envelope. Many creators who wish to make transgressive work will glean a lot by reading this graphic novel.

Ameziane’s art manages to capture the wide variety of tones and styles within Tarantino’s filmography. The completed graphic biography is as layered, badass, and entertaining as Tarantino’s movies. Quentin by Tarantino is an instant classic for film buffs and comic-heads. This portrait of a great cinema auteur will doubtlessly inspire auteurs of films and comics for decades to come.

Quentin by Tarantino is now available from Titan Comics.