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Thursday, March 26, 2026
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‘Beau Travail’ depicts the military through the female gaze

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A stunning remaster of Claire Denis’ “Beau Travail” was released to streaming services Sep. 4. On Tuesday, this incredible Blu-ray version will join the Criterion Collection. The 1999 triumph is an overdue addition to Criterion’s canon-setting cinematic collection. Amidst charges of tone deafness and curation driven by white men, the choice of “Beau Travail” for the September Collection is safe but not in any way unwelcome.