Glazed Cinema
Glazed Cinema is a bi-weekly podcast devoted to exploring the films that impact us and the moments within them that affect us the most. Each episode is devoted to a single film, with the focus of sharing the story, background, and impact it has. More of a recommendation podcast than a review podcast it focuses on the positives of each film showcased. Spoilers not included.
Glazed Cinema
Beau Travail
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Brian Kinney
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Season 5
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Episode 6
Directed by Claire Denis and released in 1999, Beau Travail follows a Master-at-arms within the French Foreign Legion, named Galloup. He lives for the Legion and strives to be the perfect Legionnaire until one day a new recruit arrives, which raises doubts, questions, and unfamiliar feelings within Galloup. A love story about the Legion itself it is has been heralded as one of the great cinematic works of all time and one that continues to move and inspire audiences to this day.