
The Stranger
Directed by François Ozon
Produced by FOZ, France 2 Cinéma
A philosophical, detached portrait of existential alienation in colonial Algeria, where a man's emotional numbness and moral indifference lead him into darkness.
Algiers, 1938. Meursault, a quiet and unassuming employee in his early thirties, attends his mother's funeral without shedding a tear. The next day, he begins a casual affair with Marie, a work colleague. He quickly slips back into his usual routine.
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Questions people ask
Does The Stranger end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 95% of films.
Is The Stranger one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of films.
Is The Stranger sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is The Stranger easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The Stranger scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Stranger violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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