Death of A Superhero

• 14+
• 97 min
• 2011
• Germany
• English
• Directed by Ian Fitzgibbon

• Thomas Brodie-Sangster,
• Aisling Loftus,
• Andy Serkis

To the world around him, Donald appears to be a typical teenager. He's moody toward his parents, awkward around girls, and ambivalent about the struggle to fit in at school. But Donald also possesses an extraordinary imagination and a talent for art that sets him apart from his peers. When he is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, Donald retreats into a fantasy world in order to avoid confronting the painful reality of his life. With the help of a compassionate therapist, family and friends who care for him, and a young woman who becomes his first love, Donald decides to take advantage of his remaining days and fight against the sickness that tries to claim his life.

• Drama