François Ozon's adaptation of L’Etranger premieres in Morocco with contemporary themes

François Ozon's adaptation of Albert Camus's 1942 novella "L’Etranger" premiered in Moroccan locations simulating 1940s French Algeria. The film portrays the apathetic Meursault, played by Benjamin Voisin, who faces trial for a murder he commits without clear motive, stating, "It was because of the sun." Its contemporary themes critique the original text’s power amid reflections on race and empire.

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