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The Assembly Line movie

🎬 Title: The Assembly Line / L’Établi

Story: Set a few months after the events of May ’68, Robert, a graduate from the École Normale Supérieure and an ardent leftist activist, seeks employment as a factory worker at Citroën. Alongside his fellow activists, he aims to penetrate the factory environment to reignite their revolutionary aspirations. However, he soon realizes that most of the workers are disinterested in political discussions. When Citroën enforces the Grenelle Agreements by mandating three hours of unpaid overtime each week, Robert and a few allies see an opening for a renewed social movement.

⭐ Rating: 6.7 (35 votes)

📅 Release date: 2023-04-05

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 57m

🎭 Genres: Drama

🎬 Director: Mathias Gokalp

✍️ Writers: Mathias Gokalp, Nadine Lamari, Marcia Romano

🌍 Country: France

🏢 Production Companies: France 2 Cinéma, Karé Productions, SCOPE Pictures, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma

💼 Production:
💰 Budget: $4,490,000

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👥 Cast: Mélanie Thierry (Nicole), Swann Arlaud (Robert Linhart), Olivier Gourmet (Klatzman), Denis Podalydès (Junot), Luca Terracciano (Primo), Robin Migné (Christian), Éric Nantchouang (Boubacar), Raphaëlle Rousseau (Sasha), Yasin Houicha (Sadok), Marie Rivière (Robert’s mum)

Editor’s note: In summary, The Assembly Line (2023) presents itself as a compelling drama with an intimate feel. Directed by Mathias Gokalp, the film maintains a consistent pace and a vivid sense of setting. The performances from Mélanie Thierry, Swann Arlaud, and Olivier Gourmet are grounded and authentic. The 1 hour and 57 minutes runtime effectively complements the storyline. While it possesses some flaws, the positive aspects considerably outweigh them. If this concept intrigues you, be sure to add it to your watchlist.

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