Magne
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2017
United Kingdom / Norway / United Kingdom
12 mins
Norwegian
NYC Premiere
Documentary Film Competition
| Silvia Schmidt | |
| Silvia Schmidt | |
Magne was born with severe brain damage 40 years ago. For 27 years he was locked inside his body – unable to speak, write or otherwise communicate with his environment. His world – and the world of his family – was turned upside down when he learned how to express his thoughts and feelings. What are his dreams, aspirations and fears?
About the Director
Silvia Schmidt started making films in secondary school where she also received an award for one of her screenplays. She gained further experience at an internationally successful TV show and decided to enter the world of filmmaking. She gained experience as a videographer in London, where she completed numerous short films for a number of organisations. She then began to focus on documentaries, with some of her shorts winning numerous awards.
Reviews
The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2018 – Magne – We Are Moving Stories
Awards
2018 International Film Festival of Wales (UK) – Best Music Award Winner
2018 International FIlm Festival of Wales (UK) – Best Short Film Nomination
2018 WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video Festival (USA) – Remi Winner
