Creator
Zerocalcare
Born
1983-12-12 (42)
Place of birth
Cortona, Italy
Known for
Creator
Credits
16 titles
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 mother. He was raised in France and later in Rome (Rebibbia-Ponte Mammolo area), where he graduated at the Lycée français Chateaubriand. In 2003, at the age of 20, he began working as an illustrator for several newspapers. At the same time, he worked on a webcomic for Zuda Comics, the online division…
Known for
8.1A 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.
Stasera c’è Cattelan su Raidue
2022
8.4When 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.
My 2 Cents
2026
8.4A 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.
Tear Along the Dotted Line
2021
8.1When 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?
This World Can't Tear Me Down
2023
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Museocracy - Giocare con il museo per cambiare la città
2025
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Bonvi - Una vita inventata
2025
Film credits
2020s · 7 titles
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Museocracy - Giocare con il museo per cambiare la città
2025
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Bonvi - Una vita inventata
2025
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Generazione Fumetto
2025
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Liberi e pensanti - Uno maggio Taranto
2020
NRthe story of SupportoLegale
In campo nemico
2021
6.6Led by Carlo Verdone, a truly Roman, we explore the social and cultural origins of Roman comedy. A "disillusioned" form of comedy, a bit cynical, a bit resigned, constantly toeing the line between popular spirit and sophisticated writing, between indolence and passion, between laughter and tears, between film, theater, and TV.
La scuola romana delle risate
2025
7.0Summer 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.
Margins
2022
Series credits
8.1A 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.
Stasera c’è Cattelan su Raidue
2022
8.4When 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.
My 2 Cents
2026
8.4A 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.
Tear Along the Dotted Line
2021
8.1When 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?
This World Can't Tear Me Down
2023
NRNo synopsis available yet.
La Conferenza Stampa
2022
8.0Basement 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.
Basement Café
2018
