Nonchalanted too close to the sun
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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J’ai éprouvé des difficultés à me concentrer en raison de la ressemblance entre le prêtre et Elisabeth Borne
Ça se voit que le paquet de clopes était pas à 13€
Common questions
What is The Stranger about?+
Set in 1930s Algiers, the story follows Meursault, an indifferent clerk whose life spirals into an existential crisis following his mother's funeral and an impulsive act of violence.
Who directed The Stranger?+
The film was directed by French filmmaker François Ozon, known for his prolific work in character-driven dramas.
Is The Stranger based on a book?+
Yes, it is a direct adaptation of the classic 1942 existentialist novella by Albert Camus.
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