According to the author, it is possible that the German producers of the series got acquainted with her work when she attended the 2017 Book Fair
The Brazilian artist Mary Cagnin used social networks this Sunday (11/20) to accuse the “1899” series, published on Thursday (11/17) by Netflixthat he plagiarized a comic he published in 2016.
“I’m in shock,” she began. “‘1899’ is just identical to my comic ‘Black Silence’ published in 2016,” she tweeted. And then you listed a series of “coincidences” between the two works, juxtaposing illustrations and scenes from European production.
The only difference, according to her, is that the series developed by German producers and screenwriters Baran Bo Odar and Jantje Friese, who caused a worldwide frenzy with the plot of “Dark”, takes place on a 19th century ship, while ” Black Silence” is space science fiction.
“It’s all there: the black pyramid. The dead inside the vessel/vessel. The multinational crew. The seemingly strange and inexplicable things. The symbols in the eyes and when they appear,” wrote the Brazilian.
He went on to draw comparisons: “The writing in codes. The voices that call them. Subtle plot details, such as the personal dramas of the characters, including mysterious deaths.”
According to the author, it is possible that the German producers of the series became aware of her work when she attended the 2017 Gothenburg Book Fair in Sweden, an international event that made “Black Silence” available in English for publishers. and industry professionals. .
But it is worth noting that one of the screenwriters of the series is Brazilian – Juliana Lima Dehne, who made the national short film “Pare. Look. Listen”. (2009)
“I cried a lot. My dream has always been to be recognized for my work nationally and internationally. And to see something like this happen really breaks my heart,” lamented Cagnin.
The artist, who has already illustrated books and magazines for publishers Globo, Abril and Mol, recently launched her personal website (marycagnin.com), where “Black Silence” can be read in its entirety.
Cagnin didn’t say whether he plans to sue the producers or Netflix. For now she is evaluating “the procedures I should follow”. “If there’s anything that can be done,” she complained.
But he stressed his indignation: “We cannot think that just because we are Brazilians we should accept this kind of contempt and indifference. We have countless cases of gringos who copy us, in films, series and songs. As in the case of the film ‘The adventures of Pi’ which was copied from a Brazilian book,” he said.
See the Brazilian posts below.
I AM SHOCKED.
The day I discovered that the 1899 series is EXACTLY my comic Black Silence, published in 2016.
Follow the thread. pic.twitter.com/1deBicrBeQ
— Only Mary (@marycagnin) November 20, 2022
written codes. The voices that call them. Subtle plot details, such as characters’ personal dramas, including their mysterious deaths. pic.twitter.com/zenqeq2zqF
— Only Mary (@marycagnin) November 20, 2022
I have sat on panels and distributed the Black Silence comic to countless publishers and people in the industry. It’s not hard to imagine my work addressing them.
Not only did I deliver the physical comic, but I also made the translated English version available.
— Only Mary (@marycagnin) November 20, 2022
I had the opportunity that many cartoonists never have: to be able to show my work to an international audience. People. I have lectured. He talked about the plot. I introduced him to influential people in the area. The matter is serious.
— Only Mary (@marycagnin) November 20, 2022
Anyone who wants can read my comic which is available for reading online to draw their own conclusions:https://t.co/owMn85MIal
— Only Mary (@marycagnin) November 20, 2022
I’m tired of crying. Thanks to everyone who has read this far and to all my readers for all the support I get. Countless people in the Insta inbox comment on the similarities. I will see the procedures I should follow. If there is anything that can be done.
— Only Mary (@marycagnin) November 20, 2022
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