Sandra is a young woman who has only one weekend to convince her colleagues they must give up their bonuses in order for her to keep her job — not an easy task in this economy.
Acting
Cotillard's trembling, unglamorous desperation is masterclass.
Direction
Dardennes' signature following shots trap you with her.
Director
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Dardennes shot chronologically and kept Cotillard isolated from cast until each scene, mirroring Sandra's alienation.
Belgium's 2012 law allowing bonus trade-offs for job preservation sparked debate; this film captures the human cost.
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