A romantic, a scoundrel, a private man .... The touching and absurd story of the philosopher Albert Camus as seen through the eyes of the many women in his life.
Acting
Freiss captures Camus's charm and exhausting self-absorption.
Writing
Refuses to deify its subject — refreshingly critical biopic.
Director
Laurent Jaoui
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot on location in Algeria and France, including Camus's actual childhood neighborhood in Algiers — though many locals had never heard of him.
Released during France's re-examination of Camus's silence on Algerian independence, making its focus on personal rather than political failings... convenient.
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