The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

This Norwegian animated documentary explores the hidden world of a young World of Warcraft player. After his death, the boy's online companions reach out to his relatives, revealing a secret digital life that his family never knew existed.

The film was directed by Benjamin Ree, following his previous work on Magnus. Written by Mats Steen, the production involved Medieoperatørene and VGTV. The cast features archive footage of Mats Steen, alongside Robert, Trude, and Mia Steen, Lisette Roovers, and Kai Simon Fredriksen.

Released in 2024 with a runtime of 103 minutes, the movie earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has been well received by both viewers and professionals. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 8.1/10 based on 15,000 votes, while on TMDB it has a matching 8.1/10 from 161 votes. Film critics provided a similar assessment, giving the project a rating of 8/10 from 60 reviews.