FILM PROJECT: THE ENCOUNTER

This is the real story of an encounter between two strangers. They are not actors and there is no script. Alice is a 25-year-old documentary photographer and activist who spent many years covering the European refugee crisis. Ali works in Oman to support his family back in Pakistan. For 8 months of the year he lives in the desert without seeing his wife, daughters or friends.

This film documents what happens after Alice takes a photo of Ali, capturing their conversations and revelations. In a world where we are becoming increasingly disconnected from those who are different to us, we wanted to remind people the value of taking the time to get to know someone. Because every person has a story.

Fun fact: There is no cell phone reception in the desert in Oman, which meant that Alice and Ali could really connect without any distractions.

CREDITS

Director: Marko Roth
Copywriter: Vicky Jacob-Ebbinghaus
DoP: Josua Stäbler
Producer: Simon Fessler
Production Company: Simon & Paul
Edit: Andreas Arvidsson