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The New Ozon — Beautifully Shot, as Ever

A black-and-white film that ends with the hero losing his head but not his point. One of the few reasons to go to Dom Radio for something like this.

I have to admit I'd forgotten the original entirely, though reading it hit me hard enough at the time. The effect here is similar. Ozon hasn't made anything this strong in a long while — not that the rest is bad, only that in this case it can be said outright.

An unqualified yes. And of course it would be me going to Dom Radio for a black-and-white film that ends with the hero having his head cut off, but not his point.

Shot very beautifully, naturally — Ozon doesn't know another way, forgive the cliché.

Context
Original titleL'Étranger
Year2025
AuthorFrançois Ozon

An adaptation of Albert Camus's novel; screened in the main competition at the 2025 Venice Film Festival.

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