BENJAMIN REE | NORWAY | 2024 | 104 MIN | NORWEGIAN, ENGLISH, DANISH
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin tells the extraordinary story of Mats Steen, a young man who lived most of his life confined by a degenerative muscular disease. Though his physical world was limited, Mats thrived in the expansive online universe of World of Warcraft as his alter ego, Ibelin. Upon Mats' passing at the age of 25, his parents used his blog to inform his online friends of his death, expecting little response. Instead, they were met with an overwhelming outpouring of love, grief, and stories from those whose lives Mats had touched in ways his parents never imagined. Through the innovative use of animated reenactments drawn from archived chats, The Remarkable Life of Ibelin immerses viewers in Mats' digital adventures, showing how he led a remarkable life, forming deep connections and a lasting legacy. It’s a poignant reminder of the profound impact digital communities can have and proves that a meaningful life can be lived in unexpected ways.
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