Fighting Demons with Dragons (2024)

Fighting Demons with Dragons (2024) poster

Three pupils on the precipice between childhood and adulthood are studying at Østerskov Boarding School, one of the most unique schools in the world; here, classes are conducted through role-playing games, and the pupils are taught to come to terms with the trauma and their fluid selves through masquerades and metamorphosis. For two school years, the film follows the pupils and their highly emotional adventure through puberty, self-discovery, and maturity, illuminating with a sharp, intimate, humorous as well as poignant gaze, the chaos, the anguish, and the inexpressible joy of the first years of one’s youth.

Director: Camilla Magid
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
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Production: Final Cut for Real, Det Danske Filminstitut, Svenska Filminstitutet, Film i Skåne, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, DR, NRK, SVT
Country: Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Camilla Magid
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fighting Demons with Dragons about?
Three pupils on the precipice between childhood and adulthood are studying at Østerskov Boarding School, one of the most unique schools in the world; here, classes are conducted through role-playing games, and the pupils are taught to come to terms with the trauma and their fluid selves through masquerades and metamorphosis. For two school years, the film follows the pupils and their highly emotional adventure through puberty, self-discovery, and maturity, illuminating with a sharp, intimate, humorous as well as poignant gaze, the chaos, the anguish, and the inexpressible joy of the first years of one’s youth.
Who directed Fighting Demons with Dragons?
Fighting Demons with Dragons was directed by Camilla Magid.
Who stars in Fighting Demons with Dragons?
Fighting Demons with Dragons stars Camilla Magid.
How long is Fighting Demons with Dragons?
Fighting Demons with Dragons has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Fighting Demons with Dragons?
Fighting Demons with Dragons is a Documentary film.
Where was Fighting Demons with Dragons produced?
Fighting Demons with Dragons was produced in Denmark, Norway, Sweden.