Beau Travail
"Maybe freedom begins with remorse."
Originally released in 2000. Beau Travail is a drama film. directed by Claire Denis.
Starring Denis Lavant, Michel Subor, and Grégoire Colin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 3, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (343 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Denis Lavant
as Galoup
Michel Subor
as Commander Bruno Forestier
Grégoire Colin
as Gilles Sentain
Richard Courcet
as Legionnaire
Nicolas Duvauchelle
as Legionnaire
Adiatou Massudi
as Legionnaire
Mickael Ravovski
as Legionnaire
Dan Herzberg
as Legionnaire
Giuseppe Molino
as Legionnaire
Gianfranco Poddighe
as Legionnaire
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- La Sept-Arte
- S.M. Films
- Tanaïs Com
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 r...
Who directed Beau Travail?
Beau Travail was directed by Claire Denis.
How long is Beau Travail?
Beau Travail has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Beau Travail released?
Beau Travail was released on May 3, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beau Travail?
The main cast of Beau Travail includes Denis Lavant, Michel Subor, Grégoire Colin, Richard Courcet, Nicolas Duvauchelle.
Is Beau Travail worth watching?
Beau Travail has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 343 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.