Dear Faculty, Staff, Students and Friends of the French Department,
We’re excited to present our third screening of the cycle entitled “La Discorde” (Discord) on Friday, October 25th at 6:30 PM at the 53 Wall Street Auditorium, featuring the critically acclaimed film Beau Travail by Claire Denis.
Beau Travail is a visual and emotional masterpiece that immerses viewers in the world of the French Foreign Legion in Djibouti. The film centers on the enigmatic Sentain, whose arrival sparks a dangerous jealousy in his fellow legionnaire, Galoup, brilliantly portrayed by Denis Lavant. Inspired by Herman Melville’s Billy Budd, Denis artfully navigates themes of longing, rivalry, and the search for identity amidst the backdrop of a harsh desert landscape.
Critics have lauded Beau Travail for its stunning cinematography and poetic exploration of masculinity, desire, alienation, and colonial legacies. Beau Travail has been awarded several prestigious accolades, including the Best Director Award at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival and the FIPRESCI Prize. Join us to experience what many consider one of the greatest films of all time—it’s sure to be a cinematic delight!
The screening will begin with an introduction and will be followed by a discussion.
We look forward to seeing you for an evening of exceptional cinema and stimulating conversation!
Best regards,
The Yale French Department Ciné Club
