Cast
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Olivier Gourmet
as Frank
Adèle Bochatay
as Mathilde
Delphine Bibet
as Nadine
Michel Voïta
as Jérémy
Pauline Schneider
as Hilde
Louka Minnella
as Harold
Lalia Bron
as Inès
Pierre-Isaie Duc
as Maurice
Sabine Timoteo
as Valentine
Merlin Leuenberger
as Amaury
Simon Labarrière
as Joël
Dirk Roofthooft
as Pavel
Isaline Prévost
as Jeanne
Christophe Delesques
as Livreur
Jean-Christophe Nigon
as Nicolas
Crew
Director
- Antoine Russbach
Writer
- Antoine Russbach
- Emmanuel Marre
Producer
- Elodie Brunner
- Bernard De Dessus les Moustier
- Olivier Dubois
- Thierry Spicher
- Elena Tatti
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Those Who Work examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Antoine Russbach brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2018, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Those Who Work took approximately 22 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 102 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 160 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 6 months to complete.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
Historical Context
- In 2018, when this film is released:
- Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 4, 2018
- Runtime: 1h 42m