THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF IBELIN
About the Film
Animated, Documentary | 106 MIN | Norway
Underwritten by Monica Vidal + Joe Sherman
When Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer, died of a degenerative muscular disease at age 25, his parents mourned what they thought had been a lonely and isolated existence. They were unaware that Mats had long been leading a vibrant digital life that had profoundly impacted a community of fellow gamers.
The film explores the breadth of Mats Steen’s adventurous online life and introduces us to Ibelin, his charismatic World of Warcraft persona. Through reconstructed animated moments from Mats’ gameplay, narrated entries from his blog, and interviews with people who knew him as Ibelin, a picture of a remarkable young man emerges, underscoring how community and soulful relationships can transcend the boundaries of the physical world.
Director |
Benjamin Ree |
Produced By |
Ingvil Giske |
WINNER - Audience Award World Cinema, Documentary
Sundance Film Festival 2024
WINNER - Directing Award World Cinema, Documentary
Sundance Film Festival 2024
WINNER - Dragon Award, Best Nordic Documentary
Göteborg Film Festival
- Sundance Film Festival 2024
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