Marwencol

Marwencol
Movie · Documentary · Fantasy

After being beaten into a coma by five men, Mark Hogancamp builds a 1/6th scale World War II-era town, Marwencol, populating it with dolls that represent his friends and family. He takes life-like photographs detailing the town's relationships and dramas, helping to deal with the psychic wounds of the attack. When Mark and his photos are discovered, a prestigious New York gallery sets up an art show. Suddenly Mark's homemade therapy is deemed "art", forcing him to choose between his fantasy life in Marwencol and the real world that he's avoided. Best Documentary and Judges Choice Awards at Comic-Com.

2010 · 1h 23m
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Starring Mark Hogancamp
Director Jeff Malmberg

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Cast & Crew

  • M‌H
    Mark Hogancamp
    Self
  • J‌M
    Jeff Malmberg
    Director
  • J‌M
    Jeff Malmberg
    Producer
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    Tom Putnam
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    Matt Radecki
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    Chris Shellen
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About

Marwencol

Documentary

After being beaten into a coma by five men, Mark Hogancamp builds a 1/6th scale World War II-era town, Marwencol, populating it with dolls that represent his friends and family. He takes life-like photographs detailing the town's relationships and dramas, helping to deal with the psychic wounds of the attack. When Mark and his photos are discovered, a prestigious New York gallery sets up an art show. Suddenly Mark's homemade therapy is deemed "art", forcing him to choose between his fantasy life in Marwencol and the real world that he's avoided. Best Documentary and Judges Choice Awards at Comic-Com.

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Studio
OPEN FACE PRODUCTIONS
Released
2010
Run Time
1 hr 23 min
Rated
M Medium fantasy violence.
Region of Origin
United States
© 2010 Open Face, LLC. All rights reserved.

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