Saudi Arabia Uncovered

Name: Saudi Arabia Uncovered
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016-03-22
Duration: 54 min
Cast: James Jones, Yasser, Ali Filfil, Ali Nimr, Nusra Al-Ahmed

2016·Movie

·54min·

Documentary

7.3

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Tension8
Adrenaline7
Fast Pace6

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

Melancholy7
Catharsis7
Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Satire & Parody3
Dark Humor3
Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion8
Dialogue Centrality8
Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

Intrigue9
Complexity8
Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Editing7
Music Composition5

Energy

High

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Saudi Arabia Uncovered is tense and thrilling. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

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Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
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Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.

Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Violence5Physical conflict and intensity.
Scare3Frightening moments and scares.

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Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.

Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

None

Melancholic and cathartic

Emotionally, it's melancholic and cathartic.

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Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
Family Dynamics1Relationships and generational ties.

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Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around everyday modern life, politics, and society. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.

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All world traits

World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.

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Politics9Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.

Class & Capitalism8Wealth, power, and inequality.
Crime7Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.

Craft

High

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.

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All craft traits

Intrigue9Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.

Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

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Educational9Informative and instructive.
Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition5Score and musical identity.

Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Music Centrality3The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.

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Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.

Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.

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English reporter and documentarian, James Jones, in partnership with brave rebel Saudi Arabian undercover reporters, risk themselves under the laws of the land under the Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (CPVPV), sometimes referred to the Islamic Religious Police. All this, in an effort to uncover the purpose and truth of the laws enforced by the immensely questioned Saudi Arabian government. You will see the side of Saudi Arabia that its government forbids from recording or viewing by their law and discover the harsh punishment for disobedience in the modern Saudi Arabia world.

Investigative DocumentarySaudi ArabiaHuman RightsPolitical CorruptionUndercover JournalismSocial CommentaryReligious PoliceCultural CritiqueBleak Reality