Project Detail

The Mad World of Harvey Kurtzman

Name: The Mad World of Harvey Kurtzman
Director: Bart Simpson
Released: 2026
Duration: 90 min

Synopsis

The life of Harvey Kurtzman and his creation of MAD Magazine is one of the great untold stories in American and global cultural history. THE MAD WORLD OF HARVEY KURTZMAN is a deep dive into the world of comic books, pop culture and satire.
Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2026 - World premiere
Official Selection DOC NYC 2026 - International premiere

Details

Year: 2026
Type of project: Features
Running time: 90 min
Format: Digital 4.5K
Director: Bart Simpson
Producer: Ina Fichman
Co-Producer: Aimara Reques
Executive Producer: Mark Thomas
Screenwriter: Bart Simpson
Principal cast: With contributions from: Harvey Kurtzman, Adele Kurtzman, Nellie Kurtzman, Terry Gilliam, Robert Crumb, Denis Kitchen, Al Jaffee, Sarah Downs, Jim Warren

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by BFI UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF), Screen Scotland

Canada, UK co-production

Intuitive Pictures (CA), Aconite Productions (UK)

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