François Ozon's 'Lo straniero' Wins Lumière Awards, Hits Theaters

François Ozon's new film 'Lo straniero', an adaptation of Albert Camus's 1942 novel, has been released in theaters after premiering at the Venice Film Festival. The black-and-white film, shot by cinematographer Manuel Dacossee, won three awards at the 31st Lumière Awards: Best Film, Best Actor for Benjamin Voisin, and Best Cinematography. At Venice, it competed for the Golden Lion, which went to Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother'. The film is noted for its cold, rigorous visual style and its exploration of the absurdity of modern existence.