"Netflix Acquires Emotional Documentary 'Ibelin' at Sundance"
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.