Arts & Culture

Albert Camus

Revealed at last, this is the story of one of the greatest French authors of the 20th century. A writer who, in a world wary of ideology, finally achieved the position he was due and the respect of those who prefer justice and truth to dogma and extremism. In conjunction with Olivier Todd, the author of ´Camus & A Life´, the film discusses both Camus´ life, his work, his travels and his private life. We chose our guides from his closest circle of friends and in particular, the women who loved him. Each of them talks directly to the camera, enabling us to relive the past with them. We concentrate on three works, perhaps the most significant: The Outsider, The Fall and The First Man, which structure the film´s three chapters of the absurd, revolt and happiness. We visited the places they were created & Algeria, Paris, and Provence. Through his letters and the thoughts of his closest friends, ´Albert Camus: a combat against the absurd´ highlights the formidable personal journey which was Albert Camus´ life.