(Nic Balthazar, Belgium/Netherlands, 2007, 93 minutes)
Ben X screens at the 34th Annual Seattle International Film Festival tonight, May 30th, 9:30pm, and Sunday June 1, 4pm @ Uptown Cinema.* You can buy tickets here.
This visually engaging film focuses on Ben (Greg Timmermans), a teenager with a severe case of Asperger's syndrome. Through interviews with family, psychiatrists and schoolmates, we string together bits and pieces of his story. Unable to express his feelings easily, Ben retreats into a fantasy game world, imagining himself a demon-slaying hero who can win his dream girl and complete his "endgame." In addition to being beautifully shot, this film has a strong script and top-notch performances.
*Director Nic Balthazar is scheduled to attend both screenings.
Didn't expect to like this one all that much, but I really enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it! :)
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