Marwencol

Recovering from a Brutal Attack, an Artist Creates a Miniature World

Jeff Malmberg's landmark documentary MARWENCOL follows the story of Mark Hogancamp, a victim of a brutal beating, who in response created a fantastic miniature world. As he documents the town's dramas with his camera, the dolls become living characters in an epic tale of love, adventure, resurrection and revenge. When his photos are discovered by the art world, Mark is suddenly forced to choose between the safety of his imaginary world and the real world he's avoided since the attack.

Winner of the Find Your Audience and the Truer Than Fiction Award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards. Winner of the Grand Jury Award at the SXSW Film Festival.

"A fine, delicately nuanced portrait of an artist compelled by mysterious forces to create something utterly unique." - Ann Hornaday, Washington Post