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  • 2023
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 20 m
  • 2023
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 20 m

Summary 1952. Jamaica. When author Ian Fleming needs a name for his suave, sophisticated secret agent, he steals one from an unaware birdwatcher and creates a pop-culture phenomenon about the ultimate fictional alpha male. 2022. It is the year of 007's sixtieth anniversary onscreen and Australian filmmaker Matthew Bauer is on a global mission to...

Directed By: Matthew Bauer

Written By: Rene van Pannevis, Matthew Bauer

  • 2023
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 20 m
  • 2023
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 20 m

The Other Fellow

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Summary 1952. Jamaica. When author Ian Fleming needs a name for his suave, sophisticated secret agent, he steals one from an unaware birdwatcher and creates a pop-culture phenomenon about the ultimate fictional alpha male. 2022. It is the year of 007's sixtieth anniversary onscreen and Australian filmmaker Matthew Bauer is on a global mission to...

Directed By: Matthew Bauer

Written By: Rene van Pannevis, Matthew Bauer

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80
May 19, 2023
No Martinis in sight, but this is still an extremely watchable look at a unique naming phenomenon — with surprisingly profound results.
By John Nugent FULL REVIEW
80
Feb 16, 2023
The shared experiences of the Bonds around the world and the extraordinary consequences of having that name are interesting. For budding documentarians, this is an example of a film birthed from a simple “I wonder…” statement. Through research and diligence, filmmaker Matthew Bauer managed to string together an intriguing and engaging film.
By Alan Ng FULL REVIEW
60
May 17, 2023
The film is more than a little repetitious, especially as it twice shows the black-and-white archive clip of Fleming explaining how he chose the name James Bond.
By Leslie Felperin FULL REVIEW
40
May 21, 2023
It’s an intriguing idea that might, perhaps, have sustained a short film.
By Wendy Ide FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Jante Films, The Other Fellow
Release Date Feb 17, 2023
Duration 1 h 20 m
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Tagline What if you shared a name with the most famous man in the world?
Website https://www.facebook.com/theotherfellow/
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Awards

Documentary Edge Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Austin Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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