The Owner (2012)

The film follows a backpack on a journey around the world, intersecting the lives of dozens of fascinating characters along the way. Written and directed by 25 different directors on 5 ... See full summary »

Directors:

Xavier Agudo, Ian Bonner,

Writers:

Ather Ali ('Chat Away' segment), Ian Bonner (original concept),

Stars:

Jorge Mario Agudelo, Chiraz Aich, Christine Altmann

Cast

Credited cast:
Jorge Mario Agudelo	...	Crazy person
Chiraz Aich	...	Lisa
Christine Altmann	...	Marie
Surely Alvelo	...	Maria
Gonzalo Arroyos	...	Crazy person
Floriane Aurigny	...	Object Magazine Staff Member
Heidi Baratta	...	Psychic
Adriana Barba	...	Rosália
Edilaine Donizete Barbosa	...	Villager 2
Brian Baumeister	...	News Cameraman
Joe Baumgartner	...	Radio Voice
Lee Bell	...	Angus
Carmen Betker	...	Lollie
Sonal Bhojwani	...	Young Sanya
Rafael Bispo	...	Villager 1

Storyline

The film follows a backpack on a journey around the world, intersecting the lives of dozens of fascinating characters along the way. Written and directed by 25 different directors on 5 continents in an unprecedented online collaboration, the film brings together a variety of cultures, languages and film styles into a singular narrative plot. As the story progresses, we learn details about the mysterious man to whom the bag belongs.

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Plot Keywords:

collaborative filmmaking

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English German

Release Date:

25 May 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

CollabFeature's 'The Owner'

Filming Locations:

Douma, Lebanon

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lights Go Down, Studio13

Technical Specs

Color:

Color (HD)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Awarded the 2012 German IPTV award for 'most innovative platform'.

User Reviews

A touching worldwide trek

This film has everything a view could ask for. There are moments of humor, suspense, surrealism, drama, and introspection, all within in minutes of each other. I was amazed at how well each of the individual directors worked together to make a cohesive, fun, and thought provoking story. It's evident that everyone involved worked hard to keep a singular message and POV in mind, and the effort paid off. All the vignettes flowed together seamlessly, yet each managed to have a unique, individualized look and feel, and that takes a lot of work and care. Some of the vignettes worked better for me than others, but that will probably be the case for each viewer. If a segment doesn't work for you, hang in there...another one will come along that will draw you right back into the overall story. I won't give away the ending, but I will say that the final minutes of dialog will move you and keep you thinking long after you're done viewing this film. Bravo to the filmmakers and to everyone involved for creating such a warm and innovative work.