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Exile - Never Mind Reality

Sep 4, 2009

0h 48m

★ 4.0

Never Mind Reality

Overview

Exile - Never Mind Reality depicts a growing phenomenon: young people developing an obsession with online gaming (MMORPG). Emil (34) from Oslo, Daniel (16), Morten (14) and Rasmus (15) from Lillehammer are all completely hooked. This has had serious consequences for them and has led to them dropping school, friends or jobs. At the same time, gaming is fun and gives them a sense of mastery.

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Documentary

Production Companies

Mediamente AS

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