Meursault (Benjamin Voisin), 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 (Rebecca Marder), a work colleague, and quickly slips back into his usual routine.

However, his daily life is soon disrupted by his neighbour, Raymond Sintès (Pierre Lottin), who draws Meursault into his shady dealings.

Shot with a muted palette and featuring understated performances, Ozon superbly captures Meursault’s stillness, passivity and lack of compassion, making us witnesses to his sociopathy.

Thanks to Curzon for this preview. The Stranger is released on 10 Apr.

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