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Querelle (1982)

★ 6.6R108 minDirector: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

1982 West German film

Querelle is a 1982 English-language erotic art film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. The film stars Brad Davis and was adapted from French author Jean Genet's 1947 novel Querelle of Brest. The plot centers on the Belgian sailor Georges Querelle, who is both a thief and murderer. It was Fassbinder's last film, released shortly after his death at the age of 37.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Querelle about?
Querelle (1982) — The French naval ship, Le Vengeur, based out of Marseille, has just docked in Brest for an extended stay. The ship's captain, Lieutenant Seblon, can see the passion in his men, which can as easily manifest itself in violence as it can in sex. Seblon has in part become an officer
Is Querelle based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Querelle scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.