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.
Facts
Based on
Billy Budd, Sailor
Awards
César Award for Best Cinematography, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography, Chlotrudis Award for Best Cinematography
Setting
France, Marseille, Djibouti
Filming location
Djibouti
Production
Pathé, Arte France Cinéma
Original language
Italian, French, Russian
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 2000 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 2000 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1999 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1999 generic
