Ben X – Asperger Syndrome in the Movies

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Ben X is a 2007 Belgian film about a boy with Asperger Syndrome. Due to constant bullying at school he retreats into the fantasy world of an online game called ArchLord. This film received much attention after winning three awards at the Montreal World Film Festival including the Grand Prix des Amériques, the Prix du Public for the most popular film, and the Ecumenical Jury Prize for its exploration of ethical and social values. This fantastic tale is based on the novel “Nothing Was All He Said” written by the film’s director Nic Balthazar, a story that explores the life and suicide of a boy with Autism.

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