Welcome To Marwen

The Director of FORREST GUMP Invites You to a Most Unexpected Place…

A victim of a brutal attack finds a unique and beautiful therapeutic outlet to help him through his recovery process. When a devastating attack shatters Mark Hogancamp and wipes away all memories, no one expected recovery. Putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a wondrous town named Marwen where he can heal and be heroic. As he builds an astonishing art installation – a testament to the most powerful women he knows – through his fantasy world, he draws strength to triumph in the real one.

Critic Reviews:

• " The biggest asset is Carell, whose heartbreaking portrayal of the lonely, traumatized artist is just what fans of Marwencol would hope for. " – Catherine Capellaro

• " A very good film marked with enough humor to keep the audience from succumbing to the subject matter tackled in the film. " – Sarah Musnicky

• " I found this touching, a very good exploration of the power of art and imagination in working through trauma. " – Lisa Nesselson