The Stranger

François Ozon’s sterling adaptation of Albert Camus’ landmark novel is a gripping account of human absurdity in 1930s French-colonised Algeria.

It is a hot summer day when Meursault (Benjamin Voisin) learns about his mother’s passing. What follows is a series of events leading to a tragedy on the beach the will lead us to question his intentions and moral standing... 

Shot with a muted palette and featuring understated performances, Ozon superbly captures Meursault’s stillness, passivity and lack of compassion, making us witnesses to his sociopathy.

Part of the European Award Season, coordinated by the European Film Academy.

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