Algiers, 1938. Following the death of his mother, the detached and inscrutable Meursault drifts back into everyday life, beginning a casual romance and continuing his routine with apparent indifference. But a sudden encounter on the beach sets in motion events that will change his life forever.
Adapted from Albert Camus’s landmark 1940s novella, François Ozon’s striking reimagining explores alienation, morality and society’s demand for emotional conformity. Beautifully created in atmospheric black and white, The Stranger offers a fresh perspective on one of literature’s most enduring and provocative works.
France 2025
Director: François Ozon
Cast: Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder
Language: French, Arabic (subtitled)
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