At War

What happens before sudden outbursts of violence? What leads one down that path? Two years after the triumph of “The Measure of a Man” at Cannes, Stéphane Brizé reunites with Vincent Lindon for yet another specimen of direct and fearless social cinema.

Synopsis

Despite the huge financial sacrifices of the employees, and Perrin Company’s huge profit margins, management decides to shut down one of its factories. 1100 employees, led by their union rep, Laurent Amédéo decide to oppose the cruel decision. They are ready to do whatever it takes to save their jobs.