"Camus famously summed up the story like this: A man who does not cry at his mother's funeral will be condemned. Thus, the novel begins: 'Mother died today. Or maybe yesterday, I don't know,' introducing Meursault's flat, noncommittal tone."
"Ozon faithfully adapts Camus' work, shooting in Tangiers, Morocco, which stands in for 1930s Algiers, and taking small liberties to build a contemporary context for a story that, in its stark, existential focus, has always had a modern sensibility."
"Benjamin Voisin, who starred in Ozon's 2020 drama Summer of 85, plays Meursault with an exquisite, almost ethereal remove from the crisp black-and-white world around him."
L'Etranger, a novella by Albert Camus, features the antihero Meursault, who is emotionally detached and indifferent to societal expectations. The story begins with his mother's death, showcasing his flat emotional response. It unfolds into a narrative of murder and trial, highlighting Meursault's passive acceptance of fate. The novella has been adapted into film, with François Ozon's recent version receiving acclaim for its modern sensibility while remaining faithful to Camus' existential themes. The character of Meursault is portrayed with a striking emotional distance, emphasizing the novel's core themes.
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