Wingman

This powerful, innovative documentary is about Jeppe, a man with cerebral palsy, whose identity has been intertwined with his best friends, Kåre and David. Kåre and David are not just friends — they are Jeppe’s lifeline to the world. Unable to speak, Jeppe’s voice has always been theirs, through a system they created together. In a courageous move, Jeppe takes control of his story. For the first time, he directs his own voice for the film, revealing the deep, unspoken truths he has kept hidden. But now, everything is shifting. Jeppe’s lifelong dream comes true when he is invited to speak at a major conference in Mexico. Just as his moment arrives, both Kåre and David have to back out. Jeppe, faced with this devastating blow, realises that his friends cannot always be there for him, as they once were. A sense of selfloss washes over him, yet he cannot voice his darkest thoughts to the two people he depends on most. The film reaches a climax when Jeppe shows the final cut of the film to Kåre and David — who, for the first time, hear his own true voice without their words. This unique story about friendship and men with great feelings is delivered through a brilliant inventive narrative technique, which is introduced in the opening scene. The film shows how form and content can find each other and enrich the story.