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Music Box Films Acquires Ozon's 'The Stranger' Adaptation

9/10/2025

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Music Box Films acquired U.S. rights to François Ozon’s adaptation of Albert Camus’ novel The Stranger after its Venice Film Festival premiere.
Benjamin Voisin stars as Meursault, with Rebecca Marder as Marie Cardona.
Set in Algiers in 1938, the film explores Meursault's emotional detachment and a tragic beach incident.
Ozon’s FOZ collaborated with Gaumont for production, which will handle international sales and the French release on October 29.
The adaptation receives praise for its visual style and nuanced take on race and sexuality.

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Story summary

Music Box Films acquired U.S. rights to François Ozon’s adaptation of Albert Camus’ novel The Stranger after its Venice Film Festival premiere.
Benjamin Voisin stars as Meursault, with Rebecca Marder as Marie Cardona.
Set in Algiers in 1938, the film explores Meursault's emotional detachment and a tragic beach incident.
Ozon’s FOZ collaborated with Gaumont for production, which will handle international sales and the French release on October 29.
The adaptation receives praise for its visual style and nuanced take on race and sexuality.