In THOSE WHO WORK, we plunge into the life of Frank, a dedicated logistics manager at a maritime freight company, whose life revolves around his demanding job. His commitment has brought him not only professional success but a comfortable lifestyle for his wife and five children. However, Frank's world collapses when he makes a morally dubious decision during a crisis at work, leading to his immediate dismissal. The film explores the profound impact of this turning point. Frank, unable to confess the true reason for his unemployment to his family, begins a solitary journey marked by self-reflection and sporadic attempts to regain a semblance of normalcy. He engages with a career coach and embarks on walks alone, wrestling with his values and the façade he has built around his success. Director Antoine Russbach paints a nuanced portrait of a man ensnared by the capitalist grind, where professional achievements are valued over personal integrity. Frank’s journey is portrayed with a blend of cinematic naturalism and poetic touches, reflecting the internal and external conflicts that come with his fall from grace. The stark contrast between his sterile, corporate environment and the more chaotic but vibrant domestic life underscores the compartmentalization of his existence. Olivier Gourmet delivers a compelling performance as Frank, capturing the complexity of a man who is both a perpetrator and a victim of the corporate world's ruthlessness. The film's title, THOSE WHO WORK, serves as an ironic commentary on the societal expectations and personal sacrifices tied to professional success.
Drama
1h 41min
16
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DE
One misstep costs him his life's work. Workaholic Frank is faced with the choice of preserving his image or his convictions.
In THOSE WHO WORK, we plunge into the life of Frank, a dedicated logistics manager at a maritime freight company, whose life revolves around his demanding job. His commitment has brought him not only professional success but a comfortable lifestyle for his wife and five children. However, Frank's world collapses when he makes a morally dubious decision during a crisis at work, leading to his immediate dismissal.
The film explores the profound impact of this turning point. Frank, unable to confess the true reason for his unemployment to his family, begins a solitary journey marked by self-reflection and sporadic attempts to regain a semblance of normalcy. He engages with a career coach and embarks on walks alone, wrestling with his values and the façade he has built around his success.
Director Antoine Russbach paints a nuanced portrait of a man ensnared by the capitalist grind, where professional achievements are valued over personal integrity. Frank’s journey is portrayed with a blend of cinematic naturalism and poetic touches, reflecting the internal and external conflicts that come with his fall from grace. The stark contrast between his sterile, corporate environment and the more chaotic but vibrant domestic life underscores the compartmentalization of his existence.
Olivier Gourmet delivers a compelling performance as Frank, capturing the complexity of a man who is both a perpetrator and a victim of the corporate world's ruthlessness. The film's title, THOSE WHO WORK, serves as an ironic commentary on the societal expectations and personal sacrifices tied to professional success.