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Credits

Director-screenwriter

François Ozon
With

Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin
France 2025. 122min
Courtesy of

Curzon Film
Language

French

With English subtitles

Introduction

It is a hot summer day when Meursault learns about his mother’s passing. What follows is a series of events leading to a tragedy that questions the intentions and moral standing of the protagonist. 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.

Claire Nicolas

With thanks to Unifrance

Content warning

Contains scenes of animal cruelty and nudity.

Contains flashing images

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