Here Be Dragons
Here Be Dragons

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Here Be Dragons

2018
Movie
70 min
English

An organized gang terrorize their victims by forcing them to perform humiliating acts on camera, which are released online afterwards. Anna and Sam's lives are altered after becoming involved in this world of crime.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users90%
Director: Jeff MalmbergGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary follows the enigmatic figure of Jeff Malmberg, who spent years meticulously recreating a fictional world and narrative for his father, a former CIA analyst. As Malmberg delves deeper into his elaborate creation, the lines between reality and fiction begin to blur, raising questions about memory, storytelling, and the nature of truth.

Critical Reception

Here Be Dragons received critical acclaim for its unique narrative structure and thought-provoking exploration of personal mythology. Reviewers lauded its inventive approach to documentary filmmaking and its emotional depth, though some noted its deliberate pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • A masterclass in personal storytelling and experimental documentary.

  • Intriguing and deeply personal, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.

  • A unique and compelling examination of memory and creation.

Google audience: Audiences praised the film's originality and its ability to provoke thought about the narratives we construct. Many found it a moving and impressive feat of creative filmmaking.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's narrative was developed over several years, with Malmberg initially conceiving it as a personal project before realizing its potential as a documentary.

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