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One of the most stunning, poignant, and up-lifting documentaries of recent years. Marwencol is a journey into the fantasy world of one man, Mark Hogancamp. Mark was almost beaten to death outside a bar in 2000. He spent 9 days in a coma and 40 days in hospital. Mark had suffered irreparable damage, having no memory of his previous life. So he created his own history, his own world, his own fantastic story, in 1/16th miniature. He built a WWII era Belgium town in his backyard, and played out stories featuring himself as a action figure, along with his friends, and even his attackers.
Mark beautifully photographed the scenes and scenarios he set-up. Eventually his photos were published, which lead to a gallery exhibition of his work in New York. Making Mark an over-night outside art sensation. The documentary tells Mark's story, the story of Marwencol, and the journey he took, both personal in dealing with his demons, and from the privacy of Marwencol to the bright lights of New York as an acclaimed artist. Making it one of my favourite documentaries ever about an outsider artist. |
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