The real James Bonds: Curse and Blessing of a Famous name!

The real James Bonds: Curse and Blessing of a Famous name!

Nybro, Schweden - London (dpa) - It was three years since Daniel Craig as James Bond in the last film “No time to die” disappeared from the screen. Since then, rumors have been betting about possible successors, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson recently considered a hot candidate. So far, however, nobody has been officially confirmed and the impatience among the Bond fans is growing. But for those who are really called "James Bond", the long waiting time could be a blessing. The documentary “Our Name is Bond” shows how the famous name can also be perceived as a curse.

director Matthew Bauer, who wanted to find a diverse group of protagonists, illuminates the challenges with which the real James Bonds are faced. The film apparently shows that the name not only ensures funny, but also unpleasant situations. So many have to constantly deal with the exclamation, not moved, especially when a new bond film is started. A New York Bond complains that attention in his name is literally crushing him - and stigmatization as black in certain situations could have fatal consequences.

peculiarities of the protagonists

A Swede, Gunnar Bond James Schäfer, even changed his name to honor the famous agent. In the meantime, the filmmaker hopes to lead the new spectators to the dark secrets of the Second World War that are connected to the Sweden's father. Ian Fleming's bond novels offer him consolation and the imagination that his disappeared father could have been a secret agent.

«our name is bond» presents an entertaining view of the world of real James Bonds. The protagonists exchange ideas about their experiences via a WhatsApp group. The documentary has been available on various streaming portals since October 25th and makes it clear that life called Bond is more than just an exciting story.