The World of Z

His art has been compared to da Vinci, his poetry has been compared to Bukowski, and his life has been compared to Van Gogh. Considered a "genius" by those who know him, Zbigniew Fiks, is a manic-depressive outsider artist, revealed in this stunning portrait of mental illness and creativity. This intimate portrait follows Z's three-year bipolar cycle, exposing his wild fluctuations from madness to reclusive depression. It combines candid cinema verite with 25 years of explosive home videos, revealing the art, insanity and love that is The World of Z.