"We all have a trashcan within. That's my theory."
Beau Travail is nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece. There's something special about the way it's shot - faces, bodies, and landscapes all seem to coalesce under the simmering African skies. Not a single frame is wasted. Claire Denis and Agnès Godard really achieved something special here. Landscapes that should otherwise seem menacing appear delicate and inviting. Also, credit where credit is due - Denis Lavant's Galoup is the special ingredient…