Chile's participation in the 52nd edition of the Festival International de la Bande Dessinée de Angoulême reaffirmed the country's commitment to the internationalization of its graphic narrative with a delegation made up of prominent illustrators and professionals from the sector.
This event, which took place from January 30 to February 2 in the French city of Angoulême, is one of the world's most important showcases for comics and comic books.
The festival annually brings together creators, publishers and readers from around the world in a unique space that combines exhibitions, masterclasses, workshops, shows and professional meetings.
"We continue to consolidate the presence of our country in the international circuit of book fairs and festivals, as a result of inter-institutional and collaborative work with the book ecosystem. Angoulême represents an important showcase not only for national graphic narrative and comics but also for our creators," said the Minister of Cultures, Carolina Arredondo.
Chilean participation: emerging comic talents
This year, the national delegation included Karina Letelier, Félix Vega, Claudio Álvarez and Francisco Inostroza, selected through a public call for applications, together with Sol Undurraga and Patricio Mena, invited by DIRAC.
Chile's participation was coordinated by the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, through the Book and Reading Fund, in collaboration with the Division of Culture, Arts, Heritage and Public Diplomacy (DIRAC) and ProChile, through its commercial office in France.
International impact of Chilean comics
"In Chile, comics have evolved beyond entertainment, exploring genres such as science fiction, fantasy and autobiography, among others. Likewise, it has accurately addressed deep and complex themes. Thus, Chile' s participation in this festival has been a milestone in the international recognition of national talent," says the director of the Division of Cultures, Arts, Heritage and Public Diplomacy (DIRAC) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Rodrigo Hume.
For his part, the general director of ProChile, Ignacio Fernández, said that "we are proud to continue supporting the presence of Chilean graphic narrative in such prominent scenarios worldwide. In 2024, our country's creative industries achieved record exports of close to US$98 million in 45 markets".
Chile's participation in the Angoulême 2025 Festival was a milestone that highlights the creativity and talent of its authors, highlighting their ability to dialogue with international audiences and contribute to the global development of the ninth art.
Read the original article on DIRAC's website.
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