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James Baldwin, A Stranger In The Village

1962·Movie
29min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Society, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

James Baldwin, a stranger in a Swiss village in 1962, reflects on ordinary and universal racism.
James BaldwinSocial CommentaryRacial InequalityPhilosophicalBiographicalHistoricalSwitzerlandExistentialismBlack Intellectuals

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Is James Baldwin, A Stranger In The Village worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is James Baldwin, A Stranger In The Village?

0 h 29 min

James Baldwin, A Stranger In The Village runs 0 h 29 min.

Is James Baldwin, A Stranger In The Village based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is James Baldwin, A Stranger In The Village in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Switzerland.