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Ben X (2008)

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Reviews Counted:39

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Rotten:6

Average Rating:7.5/10

Consensus: Thoughtful and provocative Dutch film concerned with autism, online gaming and bullying, though loses steam in the final act.

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Theatrical Release:Oct 24, 2008 Limited

Synopsis: Ben is different and his life is a universe all unto itself. He has Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism that prevents normal communication, and while he is a courageous hero—BEN X—in the... Ben is different and his life is a universe all unto itself. He has Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism that prevents normal communication, and while he is a courageous hero—BEN X—in the fantasy on-line gaming world that consumes him, in his daily life Ben is tormented by bullies and ignored by apathetic teachers. As the bullies’ relentless attacks push him over the edge and out of control, his on-line dream girl, Scarlite, appears to him and helps him devise a perfect plan to confront the bullies and make them pay for their torment. Director Nic Balthazar’s dazzling debut blends fantasy and harsh social realism. Based on a true story, Balthazar brings us an utterly original and important film. --© Film Movement [More]

Starring: Greg Timmermans, Marijke Pinoy, Laura Verlinden, Greg Goossen

Starring: Greg Timmermans, Marijke Pinoy, Laura Verlinden, Greg Goossen, Titus De Voogdt, Maarten Claeyssens, Jakob Beks, Gilles De Schryver

Director: Nic Balthazar

Director: Nic Balthazar
Screenwriter: Nic Balthazar, Lou Berghmans
Producer: Peter Bouckaert, Erwin Provoost
Composer: Philippe Ravoet
Studio: Film Movement

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