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Marwencol 7.0 2010 Movie

Marwencol

Dir. Jeff Malmberg · United States of America · English

Our take by The Staff

This is one of the most compelling and personal documentaries I’ve seen, revealing a side of life most people never consider. It’s the story of a young man recovering from a head injury and the obsession he’s developed with models and action figures. Not content with merely collecting, we see the man develop elaborate story-lines and plots between them – in short, the creation of an all new world. While not a commercial success, this film was beloved by critics and is highly recommended for AGMTW fans.

What happens

After a vicious attack leaves him brain-damaged and broke, Mark Hogancamp seeks recovery in "Marwencol", a 1/6th scale World War II-era town he creates in his backyard.

What the critics said

Notable Critics

"Malmberg applies stylistic and structural tricks to create the most compelling portrait possible, reflecting a respectful but very different agenda from that of his subject."

— Peter Debruge

Awards

Spirit Awards

1 win · 1 nom

Won: Truer Than Fiction AwardNominated: Best Documentary

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