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Story: "Wonder Boy" dives into the life of French fashion designer Olivier Rousteing. It presents the designer as not only a visionary in the fashion world but as someone on a journey of self-acceptance and emotional healing. The film resonates with anyone who has ever struggled with identity or felt the pressures of perfection, making it a powerful watch for fans of fashion, self-discovery, and inspiring personal stories.

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Brand: Balmain, the French fashion brand Rousteing created, funded this documentary.

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Connection: Balmain funded this documentary to celebrate both Rousteing's personal and professional journeys. The film humanizes Rousteing, highlighting his struggles with identity and race, which aligns with the brand's progressive image.

No Other Land explores the Israeli-Palestinatian conflict through personal stories. The film highlights the deep emotional connections both Israelis and Palestinians have to the land, shedding light on the impact of the conflict of their lives, identities, and hopes for the future. This film is an opportunity in gaining a deeper, more human perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It's a powerful, human-centered look at a complex issue that often goes beyond politics and borders.

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The film won a documentary award during Berlinale, but had a special viewing hosted by Oxvam Novib during IDFA last month.

This documentary remembers the life of Mats, a kid who was born with a rare muscle disease. As he became more reliant on his wheelchair, his parents were afraid he wouldn't be able to live a normal life: make friends, find love, feel joy. But little did they know, Mats had the time of his life living online. Walking through his digital life, the film uses the game as an arena to recreate the moments Mats lived through. Making it an unconventional, surprising documentary film but still suitable for a big Netflix audience.

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It will inspire you to live your life to the fullest and enjoy every second of it.