I, a Negro

1959·Movie
1h 10min
74
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Immersive world, strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty9
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

Winner of the prestigious Prix Louis Delluc in 1958, "Moi, un noir" marked Jean Rouch's break with traditional ethnography, and his embrace of the collaborative and improvisatory strategies he called "shared ethnography" and "ethnofiction". The film depicts an ordinary week in the lives of men and women from Niger who have migrated to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire for work.
Pioneering EthnofictionObservational DocumentaryPost-Colonial MigrationCultural ImmersionAuthentic PortrayalSocial RealismAfrican Cinema ClassicHuman ConditionEveryday StrugglesInfluential Filmmaking

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Where can I stream I, a Negro legally?

I, a Negro is included with a subscription to OVID and DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I, a Negro worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is I, a Negro?

1 h 10 min

I, a Negro runs 1 h 10 min.

Is I, a Negro based on a true story?

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

What language is I, a Negro in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch I, a Negro?

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