
The Measure of a Man
Directed by Stéphane Brizé
Produced by ARTE France Cinéma, Nord-Ouest Films
A sober, character-driven examination of economic desperation and moral compromise in the face of unemployment and precarity.
At the age of 51 and after 20 months on unemployment, Thierry starts a new job that soon brings him face to face with a moral dilemma. How much is he willing to accept to keep his job?
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Is The Measure of a Man sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is The Measure of a Man violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is The Measure of a Man scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Does The Measure of a Man end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is The Measure of a Man easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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