The Measure of a Man
- Stéphane Brizé
- 2015
- 1h 31m
- France
In the era of superhero supremacy, the attempts of a man to survive in the economic system can put down all the superheroes in the world. An anthropocentric drama similar to the Dardenne brothers' cinema, and a life performance by Vincent Lindon that was awarded at the Cannes Festival.
Synopsis
Thierry, an unemployed worker, is trying to make ends meet for him and his family in modern France, where the working class is degraded and employer practices are harsh. He struggles not to give up, but what he faces in the free market, either by participating in training seminars or trying to open up new avenues of work, is the relentless face of a capitalistic system that constantly annihilates workers.
Best Actor (Vincent Lindon)
Cannes Film Festival
2015
Prize of the Ecumenical Jury Special Mention
Cannes Film Festival
2015
Best Actor (Vincent Lindon)
César Awards
2016
Best Actor (Vincent Lindon)
Lumiere Awards
2016
