
Beau Travail
Maybe freedom begins with remorse.
Directed by Claire Denis
Produced by La Sept-Arte, S.M. Films
A meditative, visually stunning exploration of desire, jealousy, and masculine power set within the rigid world of the Foreign Legion, told through memory and introspection.
Foreign Legion officer Galoup recalls his once glorious life, training troops in the Gulf of Djibouti. His existence there was happy, strict and regimented, until the arrival of a promising young recruit, Sentain, plants the seeds of jealousy in Galoup's mind.
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Is Beau Travail sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Beau Travail scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Does Beau Travail end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Beau Travail violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Beau Travail easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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