I Was a Stranger

A doctor, a soldier, a smuggler, a poet, and a captain... What could possibly connect these five strangers from such different paths? Brandt Andersen's feature debut, 'I Was a Stranger,' chases this question, taking the viewer on a striking journey from the heart of the Syrian civil war to the waves of the Aegean Sea . The film masterfully weaves the human drama behind the refugee crisis through the eyes of its five characters, blending it with breathtaking tension . Winner of the Amnesty International Film Award at the 2024 Berlinale, this production portrays the devastation of war, the fragility of hope, and the human instinct for survival with such powerful realism that you'll feel as if you're on that boat yourself . How can a smuggler be both a criminal and a hero? When a soldier is caught between his conscience and his orders, which side will he choose? How does a coast guard captain continue his duty when the number of people he's meant to save brings him to tears? The answers lie in the stunning visuals from Oscar-nominated cinematographer Jonathan Sela ('John Wick', 'Deadpool 2') and unforgettable performances from stars like Omar Sy ('The Intouchables') and Yasmine Al Massri ('Quantico') . If you're ready to witness humanity's deepest wounds through the power of cinema and become part of an unforgettable story, 'I Was a Stranger' is for you.