François Durrieux, a man in his forties, married to Clémence and father of Benjamin, has been employed for years by the firm DSBO. In order not to lose his job, he always submits to his boss's demands whether it means working after office hours, canceling planned holidays or harming his family life. However, when one night, Simon Lacaze, his best friend and colleague, commits suicide just after being fired ignominiously, François rebels...
Acting
Olivier Gourmet's crumbling silence speaks volumes.
Direction
Godet captures office fluorescent hell with surgical precision.
Director
Fabienne Godet
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during France's controversial 35-hour workweek debates, the film became an unlikely touchstone for anti-corporate sentiment.
Marion Cotillard shot her small role as Lisa during a break from filming La Vie en Rose; she reportedly took the part to work with Godet after seeing her debut.
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