Jan 10 2024

The Bourne Identity

(2002)

Today, a man with amnesia enters a Zürich bank, only to emerge as Jason Bourne.

Synopsis

In action-thriller The Bourne Identity, a man is found floating in the Mediterranean Sea with amnesia and multiple gunshot wounds. As he discovers his true identity as Jason Bourne, he unravels his exceptional combat and espionage abilities. Bourne navigates a perilous journey to uncover his past while evading relentless assassins and unravelling a web of conspiracy within the CIA.

Why Today?

On January 10th, a man with amnesia walks into a Zürich bank and discovers his safe deposit box contains many false passports and identities. Choosing the American Jason Bourne identity, he is then pursued by police, where he ducks into the American embassy using his Jason Bourne passport. A thrilling escape from the embassy ensues, showing more of Bourne's tactical prowess and instinctual abilities. He then meets Marie, a German woman who was in the embassy trying to secure a visa. Bourne bribes her as a getaway driver, and they flee to Paris.