THE STRANGER

Algiers, 1938. Meursault, a quiet and unassuming employee in his early thirties, attends his mother's funeral without shedding a tear. The next day, he begins a casual affair with Marie, a work colleague, and quickly slips back into his usual routine. However, his daily life is soon disrupted by his neighbour, Raymond Sintès, who draws Meursault into his shady dealings — until, on one blisteringly hot day, a tragic event occurs on a beach.

Francois Ozon's extraordinary retelling of Camus' enduring classic The Stranger has made waves at the fall festivals in Venice, Busan and San Sebastian. Beautifully shot in black and white (reminiscent of Ozon's Frantz), the film is helmed by a stellar Benjamin Voisin (Summer of 85) with Denis Lavant in a supporting role. The critically acclaimed The Stranger had its world premiere in competition at the Venice International Film Festival, and is an adaptation worthy of the timeless novel it is based on.

Original title: L’Étranger
Director: François Ozon
Country: France
Language: French
Running time: 120 min
Genre: Drama
Year: 2025