The Backpack of Life

Eight famous Belgian celebrities embark on a journey of self-reflection while walking up Mount Kilimanjaro. On their backs, they each carry an innovative backpack containing their life baggage, which will be revealed bit by bit as they move along. The backpacks are also equipped with intelligent camera and audio systems that allow for close capture of the celebrities’ emotions and conversations during the journey of discovery. The various items with which the backpack is filled are suggested by the entourage of the celebrity and collectively represent their personal life trajectory. In the highly popular TV genre of ‘adventure reality’, we have learned a lot about the lives of inspiring famous individuals in recent years, through formats such as ‘The House’, ‘Expedition Greenland’, and ‘Over the Ocean’. However, these storylines never originated from the personal life baggage of the celebrities themselves and rather focus on physical challenges that give rise to storylines. VRT and GERONIMO change this with their innovative format.