Genre Country Director Actor

Beau Travail

Claire Denis, 1999

Film Description

Inspired by Herman Melville's 'Billy Budd'. An exploration of the near-mythical world of the French Foreign Legion, as told through a stunning combination of literature, music, poetry and dance. It centres upon Galoup, a sergeant-major whose position and power are threatened when a new recruit's heroism attracts the attention of the platoon's commandant. A powerful examination of masculinity.

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By Sandra Keeley on 2nd January 2001

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By Mr A Wright on 19th February 2001

A rewarding cine-poem that lingers in the mind days after watching it - worth watching alone for the final brief dance sequence. more >

By Victoria Murray on 24th July 2000

One of the most beautiful, memorable and haunting films I have ever seen - a masterpiece.
The acting, particularly that of Denis Lavant was wonderfully emotive, ye... more >

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Film Details

Director	Claire Denis
Year	1999
Country	Europe, France

Cast

Grégoire Colin, Denis Lavant, Michel Suber

Technical Details

Certificate	15
Length	90 mins
Label	ART-E
Format	DVD Colour
Region	2
Aspect	4:3 16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Cat No	ART188DVD
Main Language	FRENCH
Subtitles	English