Beau Travail (2000)

Maybe freedom begins with remorse.

Beau Travail (2000) poster

Foreign Legion officer Galoup recalls his once glorious life, training troops in the Gulf of Djibouti. His existence there was happy, strict and regimented, until the arrival of a promising young recruit, Sentain, plants the seeds of jealousy in Galoup's mind.

Director: Claire Denis
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Charles Henri de Pierrefeu, Eran Zur
Cinematography: Agnès Godard
Editing: Nelly Quettier
Production: La Sept-Arte, S.M. Films, Tanaïs Com
Country: France
Language: Pусский, Türkçe, Italiano, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

dance, based on novel or book, foreign legion, woman director, masculinity, power play, djibouti, gay theme

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beau Travail about?
Foreign Legion officer Galoup recalls his once glorious life, training troops in the Gulf of Djibouti. His existence there was happy, strict and regimented, until the arrival of a promising young recruit, Sentain, plants the seeds of jealousy in Galoup's mind.
Who directed Beau Travail?
Beau Travail was directed by Claire Denis.
Who stars in Beau Travail?
Beau Travail stars Denis Lavant, Michel Subor, Grégoire Colin, Richard Courcet, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Adiatou Massudi.
How long is Beau Travail?
Beau Travail has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Beau Travail?
Beau Travail is a Drama film.
Where was Beau Travail produced?
Beau Travail was produced in France.