Beau Travail (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Beau Travail is a 2000 drama directed by Claire Denis, starring Denis Lavant, Grégoire Colin and Michel Subor. It is inspired by Billy Budd, Sailor by Herman Melville. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $4,104 worldwide. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 91 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Claire Denis
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- New Yorker Films
- Inspired by
- Billy Budd, Sailor by Herman Melville
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Beau Travail About?
The premise of Beau Travail without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the harsh environment of the Foreign Legion’s Gulf of Djibouti base, a seasoned officer's peaceful routine is disrupted by the arrival of a captivating new soldier. As the officer, Galoup, becomes increasingly obsessed with the recruit, his jealousy intensifies, leading him to try and undermine the young man's progress. This destructive fixation ultimately leads to Galoup's own tragic downfall and the unraveling of his carefully constructed world.
Beau Travail Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- military training
- legionnaire
- discipline
- military discipline
- french foreign legion
- male nudity
- homoeroticism
- male rear nudity
- djibouti
- pubic hair
- gay
- gay interest
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- jealousy
- foreign legion
- male full frontal nudity
- brief male frontal nudity
- brief male full frontal nudity
- male pubic hair
- male frontal nudity
- obsession
- 1990s
- hot weather
- existential loneliness
- officer
- recruit
- commandant
- africa
- foreign language adaptation
- voice over narration
- desert
- dancing
- court martial
- calesthenics
- billy budd
- army training
- masculinity
- military service
- exotic locale
- soldier
- military
- peeling potatoes
- nudity
- skinny dipping
- beach
- reference to ethiopia
- reference to french algerian war
- obstacle course
- nomad
- salt lake
- sweating
Beau Travail Cast
Denis Lavant leads the cast, with Grégoire Colin and Michel Subor. Directed by Claire Denis.
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Director Claire Denis
More from Claire Denis
More films directed by Claire Denis, best-rated first: 35 Shots of Rum, The Intruder, Chocolat and White Material.
Beau Travail Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Beau Travail 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 91 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 91 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 71% User score
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Beau Travail Plot Summary
What happens in Beau Travail from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Adjudant-Chef Galoup, a dedicated member of the French Foreign Legion, spends his days reflecting on his past from the comfort of his home in Marseille. His mind drifts back to the vibrant yet challenging days spent in Djibouti, where he led a group of soldiers under the command of the charismatic Commandant Bruno Forestier. Galoup couldn’t help but both admire and envy Forestier’s natural leadership and the strong bond he maintained with the men under his command, keeping a wristband bearing Forestier’s name as a token of his admiration. Amidst the sun-soaked landscapes and the throbbing nightlife, he also had a Djiboutian girlfriend, and they shared joyful nights filled with dance.
Full summary
The whole story of Beau Travail, scene by scene
Beau Travail Box Office
Beau Travail grossed $4,104 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.1K
Beau Travail Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette 'Beau Travail' Q&A with Cinematographer Agnès Godard
How Well Do You Know Beau Travail?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character in Beau Travail?
Cars in Beau Travail
4 cars on screen, including the ACMAT VLRA TPK and the 1993 Toyota HiAce.
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ACMAT VLRA TPK Important role -
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Mercedes-Benz W123 Minor role -
1952 ARE AMX-13/75 Modèle 51 Background role
Beau Travail Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Good Work” and “軍中禁戀”.
- Also known as
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- Good Work
- 軍中禁戀
- Чудова робота
- Der Fremdenlegionär
- Хорошая работа
- Buen trabajo
- Bom Trabalho
- 军中禁恋
- Добра работа
- 아름다운 직업
- Dobrá práce
- Piękna praca
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- Szép munka
- Hyvää työtä
- İyi İş
- עבודה טובה
- 美しき仕事
- Красива робота
- Bella tarea
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Beau Travail FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Beau Travail, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beau Travail?
Beau Travail runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Beau Travail released?
Beau Travail was released on March 31, 2000.
Who directed Beau Travail?
Beau Travail was directed by Claire Denis.
More films by Claire Denis Who is in the cast of Beau Travail?
Beau Travail stars Denis Lavant, Grégoire Colin and Michel Subor.
How much did Beau Travail make at the box office?
Beau Travail grossed $4,104 worldwide.
How is Beau Travail rated?
Beau Travail has 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 91 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Beau Travail have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Beau Travail has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
What language is Beau Travail in?
The original language of Beau Travail is French.
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