I Was A Stranger

[Machine Translation] Beyond the search for salvation is there despair, or hope? Syria, 2014. Lives torn apart by civil war. A human drama that crosses borders to depict the hope that lies beyond. / The film had its world premiere at the Special Gala of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Amnesty International Film Award. It went on to win 41 awards at film festivals around the world, including the Audience Award at the 48th Sao Paulo International Film Festival. The jury for the Amnesty International Film Award highly praised the film for its sensitive and empathetic portrayal of the perspectives of people in different circumstances. While squarely confronting the weighty themes of war and the refugee crisis, the film s structure weaves together the stories of five individuals with a sense of tension, creating a work that moves audiences across borders. / Omar Sy, who won the Cesar Award for Best Actor for *The Intouchables* and enjoys global popularity for his role in the Netflix series *Lupin*, delivers a powerful performance as Marwan, a human trafficker who hopes to live in the United States with his ailing son. Yasmine Al-Masri, known for *Caramel* and *Quantico*, plays the role of Amira, a doctor. The film also brings together a diverse cast of talented actors, including Yaya Mahaini from *The Man Who Sold His Skin*, Ziad Bakri, and Konstantinos Markoulakis. Through performances brimming with realism, they vividly bring to life the inner conflicts and decisions of these five individuals, each caught up in the war from their own distinct perspectives. / To escape the ravages of the Syrian Civil War, which lasted from 2011 to 2024, as many as 14 million people were forced to flee both within and outside the country. Inspired by this reality, the film depicts the lives of five individuals a doctor, a soldier, a human trafficker, a poet, and a coast guard officer who differ in nationality, profession, and perspective, across five chapters. Through the tragedy of war, their fates gradually intertwine, leading to a shocking finale. While depicting the fear and despair of people driven to the brink of ruin, this thrilling ensemble drama also captures their sincere efforts to protect their loved ones and cling to hope as they struggle to survive. / This is a labor of love in which Brant Andersen who served as executive producer on films such as *The Great Escape* and *Silence* took on the roles of producer, director, and screenwriter all by himself. As a humanitarian aid activist, he conducted on-site research into actual events and testimonies, reconstructing them into a story in which five people from different walks of life gradually become connected. The short film *Refugee*, which served as the basis for this feature, was shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Live-Action Short Film. By layering additional ideas, he created a reality that transcends direction" through vivid, documentary-style cinematography. In Syria, where a dictatorial regime persists, the civil war between government forces and rebel groups intensifies. Amira, a Syrian doctor, resolves to make the dangerous journey across the border with her daughter to reach a safe country. Mustafa, a Syrian soldier guarding the border, harbors distrust toward the brutal government forces and agonizes over whether he should simply obey orders or act as a compassionate human being. Meanwhile, Marwan, a Turkish human trafficker, attempts to make a fortune by putting refugees on a boat bound for Greece so he can live in the United States with his sickly son. Fati boards the boat with his wife and children but faces a life-threatening crisis. Meanwhile, Stavros of the Greek Coast Guard, having spotted the refugees navigating the stormy seas, does everything in his power to save their lives but... Bonus features include the Japanese trailer. Picture label format.

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救いを求めたその先は、絶望か、それとも希望か――2014年シリア。内戦が引き裂くいくつもの人生。国境を越え、その先の希望を描くヒューマンドラマ。■第74回ベルリン国際映画祭スペシャル・ガラで世界初公開され、同映画祭のアムネスティ国際映画賞を受賞。さらに第48回サンパウロ国際映画祭の観客賞をはじめ、世界各地の映画祭で41冠を達成。アムネスティ国際映画賞の審査では、異なる立場に置かれた人々の視点を繊細かつ共感をもって描き出した点などが高く評価される。戦争と難民問題という重いテーマを真正面から見つめながら、5人の物語が緊張感とともに結びついていく構成で、国境を越えて多くの観客の心を揺さぶる作品。■『最強のふたり』でセザール賞主演男優賞に輝き、Netflix『ルパン』でも世界的人気を誇るオマール・シーが、病弱な息子とアメリカで暮らすことを願う密航業者マルワンを熱演。医師アミラ役には『キャラメル』『クアンティコ』のヤスミン・アル・マスリー。さらに『皮膚を売った男』のヤヤ・マヘイニ、ジアド・バクリ、コンスタンティン・マルクーラキスら多彩な実力派が集結。異なる立場で戦争に翻弄される5人それぞれの葛藤と決断を、リアリティあふれる演技で鮮烈に体現する。■2011年から2024年まで続いたシリア内戦の戦禍から逃れるため、1,400万人もの人々が国内外への避難を余儀なくされた。本作はその現実に着想を得て、医師、兵士、密航業者、詩人、沿岸警備隊という国籍も職業も立場も異なる5人の人生を5章構成で描く。戦争という悲劇によって彼らの運命は次第に交差し、やがて衝撃のフィナーレへ。壊滅的状況に追い込まれた人々の恐怖と絶望を描きながらも、愛する者を守り、希望を手放さずに生きようとする真摯な姿を映し出すスリリングな群像ヒューマンドラマ。■『大脱出』『沈黙-サイレンス-』などのエグゼクティブ・プロデューサーを務めたブラント・アンダーセンが、製作・監督・脚本を一手に担った入魂作。人道支援活動家でもある彼は、実際の出来事や証言を現場でリサーチし、異なる人生を歩む5人が次第につながっていく物語へと再構築した。本作の原点となる短編『Refugee』はアカデミー賞実写短編映画賞のショートリストに選出。さらなるアイデアを重ね、臨場感あふれるドキュメンタリータッチの映像で"演出を超えるリアリティ"を生み出した。──独裁政権が続くシリアで、政府軍と反政府組織との内戦が激化。シリアの医師アミラは娘と共に安全な国へ逃れるため危険な国境越えを決意する。国境を守るシリア兵ムスタファは、残虐な政府軍に不信感を抱き、命令に従う兵士であるべきか、心ある人間でいるべきか苦悩する。一方、トルコの密航業者マルワンは病弱な息子とアメリカで暮らすため、難民をギリシャ行きのボートに乗せて荒稼ぎしようとする。ファティは妻子を連れてそのボートに乗り込むが、死の危機に直面。そして嵐の海を航行する難民を発見したギリシャ沿岸警備隊のスタヴロスは、人命救助に全力を尽くすのだが──。特典映像には日本版予告編を収録。ピクチャーレーベル仕様。