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"The Stranger" (1943, 1967, 2026) | Camus vs Visconti vs Ozon.
*WARNING! The FDA highly recommends making peace with the absurdity of the universe before consuming this product.
THE HOST
Eric Trommater * Support Eric on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/I2I81KK10U
Follow on X: @etrommater
THE PANEL
Erin Brown * Pizza Horse Productions: https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions?si=V91512KJ9HpYNH0b
Bluesky: @toadpuppy.bsky.soci
Jen Trujillo
Gilbert Baker Film Festival: https://gilbertbakerfilmfestival.lgbt/
Instagram: @GilbertBakerFilmFest
Sila Blume
Website: https://silablume.life/
Nicole de Meneses
Instagram: @darkrainbowfilms | @bloodpopcornfilmfest
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dark-rainbows-sapphic-stories-shine
THE NOVEL
"The Stranger" by Albert Camus (1943)
THE MOVIES
Lo straniero (1967)
Directed by: Luchino Visconti
Screenplay by: Luchino Visconti, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Produced by: Dino De Laurentiis
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Anna Karina, Bernard Blier, Jacques Herlin, Georges Géret, Georges Wilson
Cinematography: Giuseppe Rotunno
L'Étranger (2025)
Directed by: François Ozon
Produced by: François Ozon
Starring: Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Denis Lavant, Swann Arlaud
Cinematography: Manu Dacosse
*WARNING! The Universe is Cold and Indifferent to your suffering. If you've been a victim of Absurdism you may be eligible for compensation from The Universe.
Side Effects Include:
• Ennui
• Turtle Neck and Beret Wearing
• Chain Smoking
• Liking "That Band" Before it Was Cool
• Ironically Liking Robert Smith
• Unironically Liking Robert Smith
• Hair Loss
"The Stranger" (1942, 1967, 2026). Camus vs Visconti vs Ozon.
THE CHAPTERS
0:00 Comparing Two Adaptations of Albert Camus's 'The Stranger'
2:15 Panelists Share Initial Reactions to Both Film Versions
7:28 Exploring Homoeroticism and Cinematic Choices in Ozon's Film
15:39 Eric's Evolution of Understanding Camus's 'The Stranger'
25:17 From Real-Life Inspiration to Ozon's Controversial Ending
37:13 How Camus's Absurdism Became a Political Weapon Today
55:25 Society's Absurd Reaction to Meursault's Sincere Normality
1:03:16 Meursault's Lack of Empathy and Life's Absurd Choices
1:18:45 Examining Female Roles and the Controversial Priest Scene
1:33:05 Final Thoughts on Camus, Indifference, and Societal Lies
Connect With Us
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892
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X (Twitter): @etrommater
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By Eric Trommater*WARNING! The FDA highly recommends making peace with the absurdity of the universe before consuming this product.
THE HOST
Eric Trommater * Support Eric on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/I2I81KK10U
Follow on X: @etrommater
THE PANEL
Erin Brown * Pizza Horse Productions: https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions?si=V91512KJ9HpYNH0b
Bluesky: @toadpuppy.bsky.soci
Jen Trujillo
Gilbert Baker Film Festival: https://gilbertbakerfilmfestival.lgbt/
Instagram: @GilbertBakerFilmFest
Sila Blume
Website: https://silablume.life/
Nicole de Meneses
Instagram: @darkrainbowfilms | @bloodpopcornfilmfest
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dark-rainbows-sapphic-stories-shine
THE NOVEL
"The Stranger" by Albert Camus (1943)
THE MOVIES
Lo straniero (1967)
Directed by: Luchino Visconti
Screenplay by: Luchino Visconti, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Produced by: Dino De Laurentiis
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Anna Karina, Bernard Blier, Jacques Herlin, Georges Géret, Georges Wilson
Cinematography: Giuseppe Rotunno
L'Étranger (2025)
Directed by: François Ozon
Produced by: François Ozon
Starring: Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Denis Lavant, Swann Arlaud
Cinematography: Manu Dacosse
*WARNING! The Universe is Cold and Indifferent to your suffering. If you've been a victim of Absurdism you may be eligible for compensation from The Universe.
Side Effects Include:
• Ennui
• Turtle Neck and Beret Wearing
• Chain Smoking
• Liking "That Band" Before it Was Cool
• Ironically Liking Robert Smith
• Unironically Liking Robert Smith
• Hair Loss
"The Stranger" (1942, 1967, 2026). Camus vs Visconti vs Ozon.
THE CHAPTERS
0:00 Comparing Two Adaptations of Albert Camus's 'The Stranger'
2:15 Panelists Share Initial Reactions to Both Film Versions
7:28 Exploring Homoeroticism and Cinematic Choices in Ozon's Film
15:39 Eric's Evolution of Understanding Camus's 'The Stranger'
25:17 From Real-Life Inspiration to Ozon's Controversial Ending
37:13 How Camus's Absurdism Became a Political Weapon Today
55:25 Society's Absurd Reaction to Meursault's Sincere Normality
1:03:16 Meursault's Lack of Empathy and Life's Absurd Choices
1:18:45 Examining Female Roles and the Controversial Priest Scene
1:33:05 Final Thoughts on Camus, Indifference, and Societal Lies
Connect With Us
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA
X (Twitter): @etrommater
Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club
Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include:
Bonus Episodes
Attending Live Recordings
Our Love and Appreciation
Future exclusive perks
Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance)
Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory
(Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)