"Netflix Acquires Emotional Documentary 'Ibelin' at Sundance"
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Netflix has acquired the documentary "Ibelin" from Norwegian filmmaker Benjamin Ree, marking the first acquisition of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The film tells the story of Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer who died at 25, revealing his vibrant digital life and impact on a community of fellow gamers. Ree, known for "The Painter and the Thief," expressed excitement about the acquisition, and the film is set to reach a global audience on Netflix.
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