What was the name of the novella that was adapted to film directed by Claire Denis and starring Denis Lavant?
Denis Lavant:  Lavant is also known for his roles in Claire Denis' "Beau Travail", and Harmony Korine's "Mister Lonely". Beau Travail: Beau Travail (] , French for "good work") is a 1999 French movie directed by Claire Denis that is loosely based on Herman Melville's 1888 novella "Billy Budd".
Billy Budd