Ben X


Ben is different. His life is a universe all to itself, where he avidly plays his favorite on-line computer game in an attempt to train for and block out the reality of his daily experiences. Ben has Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form of autism that prevents normal communication and makes him ideal fodder for all the school bullies. 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, to bring us an utterly original and important film.
"Recommended" - Video Librarian
Cast
- Greg Timmermans
- Laura Verlinden
DVD Features
Bonus short: My Name is Lisa, directed by Ben Shelton
Sound: Stereo 2.0
Discs: 1
Gallery
Awards & Recognition
Best Foreign Film
Academy Awards®
Grand Prix (Best Film)
Montreal World Film Festival
Ecumenical Jury Prize
Montreal World Film Festival
Audience Award
Montreal World Film Festival
European People's Choice Award
European Film Awards
Berlin Int'l Film Festival
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