Ben is a bit different and often seems to be living in another universe. While he is a courageous hero in the computer gaming world that consumes him, Ben is tormented by classmates and ignored by apathetic teachers in his daily life. As the bullies relentless attacks push him over the edge and out of control, his online dreamgirl, Scarlite, steps in to help him devise a perfect plan to make them pay for their persecution. Director Nic Balthazar s dazzling debut blends fantasy and harsh social realism to bring us an utterly original and important film.

OFFICIAL ENTRY Belgiums official submission for Best Foreign Film at the 2008 Academy Awards
WINNER Grand Prize, Audience Award for Most Popular Film, Ecumenical Jury Prize for exploration of ethical and social values, Montreal World Film Festival
WINNER FIPRESCI Award, Istanbul Intl Film Festival
WINNER Audience Award and Directors Choice Award, Sedona Intl Film Festival
WINNER Heineken Red Star Award, Palm Springs Intl Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION Berlin Intl Film Festival, Seattle Intl Film Festival, Cleveland Intl Film Festival