THE STRANGER (15) 2h 2m MATINEE 2PM

Dir: François Ozon

Cast: Benjamin Voisin, Pierre Lottin, Denis Lavant

Genre: Crime, Drama

François Ozon has adapted a monumental work of literature for the screen, The Stranger by Albert Camus.

In 1930s Algeria, the apathetic Meursault shows total indifference to life. His emotional detachment leads to a murder, followed by a trial that scrutinises both the crime and his character. Ozon has said: ‘‘The themes in the book could hardly be more topical: an emotionally absent hero detached from the world, confronting our mortality, the individual’s quest for meaning in an increasingly alienating world.” 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.

French with English subtitles.

Cafe opens from 10am  serving delicious  home made cakes, Crankhouse Coffee and Specialty Teas. Bar opens from 12pm serving cocktails, fine wines, craft beers and bar snacks. Last orders 10 minutes before the film starts.

Film starts promptly at 2pm.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE