Verein allerArt: LeinwandLounge: The Stranger ​(​L'Étranger​)​

France 2025, 123 min, French OV with subtitles
Director: François Ozon
Cast: Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Denis Lavant, Swann Arlaud

In Algeria in the 1930s, the Frenchman Meursault (Benjamin Voisin) lives without any recognizable attachment to his environment. Indifferent to societal expectations and personal relationships, he remains emotionally detached, even in the face of significant events. Even at his deceased mother's funeral, nothing seems to stir within him. The very next day, he embarks on an affair with Marie (Rebecca Marder), a former colleague. However, it is not until his neighbor Raymond (Pierre Lottin) comes into play that something really begins to move in Meursault – but not necessarily in a positive sense. For Raymond is involved in dark affairs and ultimately drags Meursault into the dark side as well. There, he is eventually forced to reconsider his distanced attitude towards other people and his own life.

“A brilliant literary adaptation.” (Kunst + Film)
“Ozon skillfully combines fidelity to the original with narrative boldness. Excellent.” (Télérama)
“A pleasure both aesthetically and dramatically.” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“One of the rare literary adaptations that honors a fundamental text by offering something new to say.” (The Wrap)

Detailed review at: https://www.film-netz.com/post/der-fremde-l-%C3%A9tranger-filmrezension-francois-ozon-albert-camus
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLD8sdvNLCw
Distributor: Filmladen Filmverleih