The Net 2.0

"Foreign country, no money, no identity, nothing is as it seems..."

2006 1h 35m EN

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★5.1TMDB · 98

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Synopsis

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The life of a young computer systems analyst is thrown into turmoil after arriving in Istanbul to start a new job. She soon finds her passport missing, her credit cards useless, her bank account empty and her identity stolen. As the story progresses we find people and events may not be what they seem.

“Foreign country, no money, no identity, nothing is as it seems...”

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Cast

Nikki DeLoach
Hope Cassidy
Demet Akbağ
Dr. Kavak
Cengiz Bozkurt
Police Officer
Şebnem Dönmez
Roxelana
Güven Kıraç
Osman
Charles Winkler
Embassy Clerk
Courtney Vye
Waitress
Neil Hopkins
James Haven

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Charles Winkler
Writers: Rob Cowan, John Brancato
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "The Net Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Charles Winkler, shot by Steven Douglas Smith. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stephen Endelman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Clayton Halsey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Nikki DeLoach and Demet Akbağ and Cengiz Bozkurt carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Foreign country, no money, no identity, nothing is as it seems...".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0449077 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Charles Winkler directs. Steven Douglas Smith behind the camera. Stephen Endelman scores. Clayton Halsey cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 20 years ago.
2Part of the "The Net Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Charles Winkler, shot by Steven Douglas Smith. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Stephen Endelman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Clayton Halsey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Nikki DeLoach and Demet Akbağ and Cengiz Bozkurt carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Foreign country, no money, no identity, nothing is as it seems...".
8IMDB entry: tt0449077 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 98 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 11 themes, including "hacker", "chase", "new identity", "fake identity".

The technical file

Cinematography: Steven Douglas Smith
Original score: Stephen Endelman
Editing: Clayton Halsey
Production design: Mete Yilmaz
Runtime: 95 min · 1h 35m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: The Net 2.0 (2006)

Part of

The Net Collection

These two films explore the theme of technological threats. In the first, a systems analyst discovers a dangerous program and becomes a target of a high-tech organization attempting to erase her identity. The second film follows a young analyst in Istanbul who finds her identity stolen amidst a web of deceit. Both films highlight the dangers of technology, with the first explicitly portraying a high-tech organization's malicious actions and the second subtly presenting the threat through stolen identity. These narratives also delve into the ethical implications of technological advancements, urging viewers to reflect on the balance between innovation and ethics. The films present the paradox of technology as both a tool for progress and a source of chaos, inviting thoughtful consideration of its dual nature.