Beau travail
Year: 1999
Country: France
Director: Claire Denis
Cast: Denis Lavant, Michel Subor, Grégoire Colin
Genre: drama
Runtime: 92 min.
Age: 18+
Country: France
Director: Claire Denis
Cast: Denis Lavant, Michel Subor, Grégoire Colin
Genre: drama
Runtime: 92 min.
Age: 18+
This film focuses on ex-Foreign Legion officer, Galoup, as he recalls his once glorious life, leading troops in the Gulf of Djibouti. His existence there was happy, strict and regimented, but the arrival of a promising young recruit, Sentain, plants the seeds of jealousy in Galoup's mind. He feels compelled to stop him from coming to the attention of the commandant who he admires, but who ignores him. Ultimately, his jealousy leads to the destruction of both Sentain and himself.
Awards & Festivals:
Berlin International Film Festival - Reader Jury of the Berliner Zeitung Special Mention
César Award - Best Cinematography
British Independent Film Award Nomination - Best Foreign Film
European Film Award Nomination - Best Cinematography
Chicago Film Critics Association Award Nomination - Best Foreign Language Film
Chlotrudis Award - Best Cinematography
London Critics Circle Film Award Nomination - Best Foreign Language Film
Rotterdam International Film Festival - KNF Award - Special Mention
César Award - Best Cinematography
British Independent Film Award Nomination - Best Foreign Film
European Film Award Nomination - Best Cinematography
Chicago Film Critics Association Award Nomination - Best Foreign Language Film
Chlotrudis Award - Best Cinematography
London Critics Circle Film Award Nomination - Best Foreign Language Film
Rotterdam International Film Festival - KNF Award - Special Mention
