Two Days, One Night
A quest for self-improvement
Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Produced by Les Films du Fleuve, Archipel 33>35
A tense, intimate portrait of economic desperation and human dignity, following one woman's weekend struggle to save her livelihood by appealing to her colleagues' compassion.
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.
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Is Two Days, One Night violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Two Days, One Night sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Two Days, One Night scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Does Two Days, One Night end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Two Days, One Night easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Two Days, One Night
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Two Days, One Night
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Two Days, One Night, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Two Days, One Night, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Two Days, One Night, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
