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Edinburgh Live
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Netflix movie is 'unmissable' and 'redefines what it means to be a human'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The Remarkable Life of Ibelin has left audiences reaching for the tissues, boasting a commendable 97 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Helmed by Norwegian filmmaker Benjamin Ree, this heart-wrenching documentary made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January, 2024. Originally titled Ibelin, the film captivated viewers and critics alike, securing the Audience Award and the Directing Award in the World Documentary category. The story unfolds around Mats Steen, a Norwegian individual who faced the challenges of living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy—a particularly severe form of the condition that predominantly strikes boys. As his mobility declined, Mats found solace and connection through video games, with World of Warcraft becoming a significant outlet. He also maintained a candid blog discussing life with his condition. The Remarkable Life of Ibelin delves deep into Mats' journey and the profound effects that online communities like the Starlight guild in World of Warcraft can impart, reports Surrey Live. (Image: Netflix) Critics have been profoundly touched by the narrative, as one said: "I was completely unprepared for how moving it was really going to be." Echoing similar sentiments, another critic added: "It's poignant and moving and surprisingly had me in tears, I was instantly connected to the subject of the doc and completely fascinated by this story." Critics and audiences alike are captivated by the film "Ibelin," with one critic hailing it as "a powerful, life-affirming work", while another declared "Ibelin is a special film". One review highlighted the film's explorative narrative: "Each movement of the film opens up a new world, and each is affecting in its own way." (Image: Netflix) The documentary's approach won particular acclaim for its emotional impact, with a reviewer writing: "Told with a sensitivity that's matched by its subtlety, it earns the waterworks it quickly and consistently elicits." Even those dubious about the subject matter were transformed by the viewing experience, with an audience review saying: "As a gaming sceptic this movie came as a complete surprise. So insightful and a complete eye-opener. Takes you on an emotional rollercoaster." The emotional pull of the movie was further underscored by viewers, with one sharing, "devastating, in the best possible way", and another admitting they "cried almost the entire way through this." Adding to the cascade of praise, another viewer reflected on the power of storytelling: "Every once in a while a remarkable human story finds its way onto the big screen. This is one of those films. It is a deeply moving story that shows the deep connections that we all make - even through fictional environments." The Remarkable Life of Ibelin is streaming on Netflix now.
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix film leaves viewers in floods of tears as it 'redefines what it means to be a human'
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin was first released in 2024 and has since been acquired by Netflix, where it has taken the world by storm with viewers and critics alike moved to tears The emotive documentary The Remarkable Life of Ibelin has left audiences reaching for the tissues, boasting a near-impeccable 97 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Helmed by director Benjamin Ree, the Norwegian doc, which originally premiered under the name Ibelin at the January 2024 Sundance Film Festival, scooped up both the Audience Award and the Directing Award in the prestigious World Documentary Competition. This heart-rending biography paints the life of Mats Steen, a courageous Norwegian individual who entered the world battling Duchenne muscular dystrophy—a particularly aggressive variant of the muscle-wasting diseases primarily affecting boys. As his condition escalated, eliminating his ability to engage in day-to-day life, Mats found refuge in video games, with World of Warcraft becoming his virtual world of choice. He even created a blog, candidly sharing what everyday existence with such an ailment entails. The Remarkable Life of Ibelin delves into Mats Steen's journey within the Starlight guild of World of Warcraft, capturing how virtual worlds can deeply touch lives, reports Surrey Live. Critics have been profoundly affected, as one said: "I was completely unprepared for how moving it was really going to be." Echoing this sentiment, another added: "It's poignant and moving and surprisingly had me in tears, I was instantly connected to the subject of the doc and completely fascinated by this story." Critics and audiences alike have been captivated by the documentary Ibelin, with one critic hailing it as "a powerful, life-affirming work" and another praising it as "Ibelin is a special film". A further review highlighted the film's immersive quality: "Each movement of the film opens up a new world, and each is affecting in its own way." The documentary's delicate approach has not gone unnoticed, with a reviewer writing: "Told with a sensitivity that's matched by its subtlety, it earns the waterworks it quickly and consistently elicits." Even those who were initially sceptical have been won over, as one audience member said: "As a gaming sceptic this movie came as a complete surprise. So insightful and a complete eye-opener. Takes you on an emotional rollercoaster." The emotional impact of the movie is undeniable, with viewers describing it as "devastating, in the best possible way" and confessing to having "cried almost the entire way through this." Echoing the sentiment, another viewer shared their experience: "Every once in a while a remarkable human story finds its way onto the big screen. This is one of those films. It is a deeply moving story that shows the deep connections that we all make - even through fictional environments."
Irish Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
‘Devastating' World of Warcraft film has viewers ‘crying entire way through'
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin has left audiences reaching for the tissues, boasting an impressive 97 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes. The Norwegian documentary, directed by Benjamin Ree and originally titled Ibelin, made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2024, scooping up two major awards in the World Documentary Competition: the Audience Award and the Directing Award. The film tells the touching story of Mats Steen, a Norwegian man born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a particularly severe form of inherited muscular dystrophies. As his condition progressed, Mats found solace in video games, especially World of Warcraft, and even started a blog discussing his life with the disease. The Remarkable Life of Ibelin delves into Mats' experiences within the World of Warcraft guild Starlight, highlighting the profound influence online gaming communities can have. Critics have been deeply affected by the film's emotional depth, with one saying: "I was completely unprepared for how moving it was really going to be." Another critic added: "It's poignant and moving and surprisingly had me in tears, I was instantly connected to the subject of the doc and completely fascinated by this story.", reports Surrey Live. The film received widespread acclaim from critics, with one reviewer hailing it as "a powerful, life-affirming work" and another praising it as "Ibelin is a special film". A further critic noted: "Each movement of the film opens up a new world, and each is affecting in its own way." The documentary's thoughtful approach was also commended, with one reviewer saying: "Told with a sensitivity that's matched by its subtlety, it earns the waterworks it quickly and consistently elicits." The audience's response mirrored the critics', with one viewer adding: "As a gaming sceptic this movie came as a complete surprise. So insightful and a complete eye-opener. Takes you on an emotional rollercoaster." One viewer described the film as "devastating, in the best possible way", while another confessed to having "cried almost the entire way through this." Another audience member echoed the sentiment, saying: "Every once in a while a remarkable human story finds its way onto the big screen. This is one of those films. It is a deeply moving story that shows the deep connections that we all make - even through fictional environments." The emotional impact of the film was a recurring theme, with many viewers and critics alike praising its ability to move and inspire. The Remarkable Life of Ibelin is streaming on Netflix now.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Emmys: Netflix Doc ‘The Remarkable Life of Ibelin' Submitted for Exceptional Merit Award (Exclusive)
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, Norwegian filmmaker Benjamin Ree's Peabody Award-nominated Netflix documentary about a physically-disabled and socially-isolated young man whose vibrant online friend-group is only discovered by his family after his death, has been submitted and accepted for consideration for the Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking Emmy, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. For this special category, documentaries are submitted to the TV Academy's documentary peer group for initial consideration, and must meet three criteria: (1) exemplary filmmaking, (2) profound social impact and (3) innovation of form. If they clear that hurdle, as Ibelin has, they become ineligible 'in any other documentary/nonfiction special or series program area,' and are forwarded to a special jury, which ultimately picks three or four titles each year for a nomination. In other words, they either end up with a nomination in this category, or none at all. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'The Two Popes' Pops on Netflix Following Francis' Death Emmys: 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' Doc Submitted for Exceptional Merit Award (Exclusive) Netflix Bringing 36 Alfred Hitchcock Movies to New York's Paris Theater (Exclusive) Ibelin had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the audience award and directing prize in the World Cinema Documentary competition. It went on to receive noms for the top prizes at the IDA Awards, the Critics Choice Documentary Awards and the Cinema Eye Honors, and was also included on the best documentary feature Oscar shortlist. THR previously broke the news that two HBO/Max docs, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story and Quad Squad, have also been submitted and accepted for consideration for the Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking Emmy. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise 'Yellowstone' and the Sprawling Dutton Family Tree, Explained
