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201614 minGdoc-short

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

I Was a Winner

201614 minGdoc-short

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Three animated characters, representing two men and one woman, share their experiences with video game addiction in a 14-minute short film.

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Jonas Odell

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Three animated characters, representing two men and one woman, share their experiences with video game addiction in a 14-minute short film.

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Jonas Odelldirector

Richard Dinterwriter

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Three individuals share their experiences with video game addiction. Two men and one woman recount their struggles and the impact gaming has had on their lives. Their stories are presented through animation, reflecting their virtual personas. Directed by Jonas Odell, "I Was a Winner" runs for 14 minutes and provides a brief look at the challenges faced by those caught in the gaming world.

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Meet three people sharing their gaming addiction stories.
See animated characters reflecting real-life struggles.
Find out how gaming impacts personal lives.

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The film features three main interviewees: two men and one woman.
I Was a Winner was directed by Jonas Odell in 2016.
The film has a total runtime of 14 minutes.

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Video game enthusiastsAnimation fansMental health advocates

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Who directed the documentary I Was a Winner?

Jonas Odell directed the documentary I Was a Winner.

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The duration of I Was a Winner is 14 minutes.

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Three people are interviewed in I Was a Winner, consisting of two men and one woman.

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