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Beau Travail

Beau Travail
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Screen: Aspect Ratio 16:9
Languages: French
Subtitles: English
No. of Disks: 1
Region: Region 2
Release Date: 20 November 2000
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Inspired by Herman Melville's 'Billy Budd', filmmaker Claire Denis 'beau Travail' is a stunning combination of literature, music, poetry and dance that explores the near-mythical world of the French Foreign Legion. Denis Lavant stars as Galoup, a sergeant-major whose position and power are threatened when the bravery and heroism of new recruit Sentain attracts the attention of the platoon's commandant. Enraged, Galoup plots Sentain's downfall, a doomed course of action that leads to his own undoing. Director Denis creates a dark mounting tension which underlies the exquisite cinematography of Agnes Godard, whose stark visual style contracts vividly with the graceful training rituals of the sculpted young soldier. A powerful examination of masculinity, 'Beau Travil' is mesmeric, sensual and extraordinarily beautiful.

Special Features

  • Scene Access. Theatrical Trailer. Filmographies.