Big Brother: A World Under Surveillance

Name: Big Brother: A World Under Surveillance
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-03-11
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Sylvain Louvet, Sandra Bertin, Eylon Etshtein, Isaac ben Israël, Hagar Shezaf

2020·Movie

·1h 30min·

Documentary

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7.8

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Big Brother: A World Under Surveillance fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Tension8
Adrenaline6
Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Pathos5
Catharsis5
Melancholy4

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Satire & Parody5
Dark Humor5
Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion8
Dialogue Centrality7
Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

Intrigue8
Complexity8
Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Editing7
Music Composition6

Energy

High

Tense

Big Brother: A World Under Surveillance is tense.

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All energy traits

Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Scare5Frightening moments and scares.
Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Violence5Physical conflict and intensity.

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Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

Low

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

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All heart traits

Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.

Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.

Related traits

Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Medium

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect some satire and dark humor.

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All humor traits

Satire & Parody5Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life, society, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around everyday modern life, society, and technology. 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 Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.

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Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
Tech & Humanity9Human stories in a tech world.

Politics8Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
Class & Capitalism8Wealth, power, and inequality.
Futuristic7Speculative tech and future worlds.

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

Intrigue8Curiosity 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 Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

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Educational9Informative and instructive.
Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.

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 Composition6Score and musical identity.

Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Music Centrality5The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.

Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

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More security. Less freedom.

Under the pretext of fighting terrorism or crime, the major powers have embarked on a dangerous race for surveillance technologies. Facial recognition cameras, emotion detectors, citizen rating systems, autonomous drones… A security obsession that in some countries is giving rise to a new form of political regime: numerical totalitarianism. Orwell's nightmare.

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