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I Was a Stranger

Drama
2025·Directed by Brandt Andersen·104 min
12.5s
average shot length
4.7
cuts per minute
488
shots
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Logline

A drama about Syrian refugees seeking safety in Europe.

Director
Brandt Andersen
Box Office
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Runtime
104 min

VISUAL STRATEGY: Primarily focused on Medium Close Ups.

PACING:MEDITATIVE
MOTION:DYNAMIC & FLUID

Visual Themes

refugeesSyriahumanitarian

Film DNA

"I Was a Stranger is a slow-burn drama with 488 shots and a 12.5s average shot length."

Visual style

PACINGFRENETIC
SLOW
WARMTHCOLD
WARM
SATURATIONMUTED
VIBRANT
COMPLEXITYMINIMAL
INTRICATE
This film’s visual complexity is 0% lower than the average for Drama.

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Analysis Conclusion

The SignatureA balanced film with a meditative editing style that intensifies during the Confrontation.

The TrendThe pacing remains remarkably consistent throughout visually, maintaining a steady rhythm between acts.

Color DNAThe palette shifts between Green/Teal and Cool/Blue, creating a dynamic visual atmosphere that mirrors the narrative arc.

Movie Barcode

200 Frames Sampled

Dominant Color Palette

48%
21%
14%
9%
8%
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Shot Scale

488 shots

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