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François Ozon’s The Stranger Premieres In Venice Competition, Draws 7-Minute Ovation

The black-and-white Camus adaptation reframes colonial Algeria through a faithful, politically conscious lens.

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François Ozon • Director of The Stranger
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Overview

  • Screening in competition for the Golden Lion, the film earned a sustained reception in Venice as early reviews praised its rigor and restraint.
  • Benjamin Voisin leads as Meursault with Rebecca Marder as Marie, with critics highlighting Voisin’s controlled, affectless performance.
  • At the press conference, Ozon said the line “I killed an Arab” shaped his approach, prompting a recontextualization that includes archival framing and naming the murdered Algerian.
  • Shot in color and converted to monochrome, the film features cinematography by Manu Dacosse and an atmospheric score by Fatima Al Qadiri.
  • Produced by Gaumont and FOZ with France 2 Cinéma, Macassar and Scope Pictures, the feature is courting international deals and is currently seeking U.S. distribution.