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The Boy Who Owns the World

2024Movie

DramaRomance
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

An intriguing, wondrous romance movie about mystery and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Basilio lives in an abandoned villa in Sicily with his mysterious elderly mentor Casimir who is to help him find true poetry. In this villa, he tries to translate the symbols of his inner world into music. One day, Basilio meets equally strange Karla whose life already seems mysteriously intertwined with his. The symbolism of the world around them leads to an unexpected discovery.

Feels like

  • Surreal Mystery
  • Sicilian Villa
  • Mentorship
  • Symbolic Narrative
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Artistic Discovery
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Philosophical Undertones
  • Slow Burn

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Robert Gwisdek
Written by
Robert Gwisdek
Produced by
Marie Höflich
Music by
Sophie Hunger, Janos Mijnssen, Silvan Koch

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Facts

March 14, 2024 · Romance, Drama · German

Released
March 14, 2024
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
French, Italian
Made in
Germany, Italy
Budget
$270,000

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Boy Who Owns the World worth watching?"

Questions about The Boy Who Owns the World

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Is The Boy Who Owns the World worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8).

Is The Boy Who Owns the World good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Boy Who Owns the World in English?

GermanFrenchItalian

No, it was made in German, with some French and Italian.