Films
Beau Travail
1999 · 93 min · France · Cert. 16
Directed by Claire Denis
An ex-Foreign Legion officer recalls his once-glorious life of leading troops in Djibouti.
35mmDigital restoration
Programme note
Denis takes Melville's Billy Budd to a Foreign Legion post in Djibouti and turns drill into choreography.
The last two minutes are among the greatest endings in cinema. Stay for them.