The lives of a couple are turned upside down as industrial unrest engulfs their local community in this compelling drama. When a French sausage factory is rocked by employee strikes, it sets off a chain reaction that strains the relationship between a married filmmaker and his reporter wife. The movie explores how the professional and personal lives of the couple become intertwined with the everyday challenges faced by workers at the factory. Through their individual pursuits, they navigate the tensions surrounding the strike, which ultimately exacerbates the distance growing between them. As the narrative unfolds, themes of loyalty, ambition, and commitment are explored against a backdrop of labor disputes and the complexities of modern relationships. This thought-provoking film offers an intimate look at how industrial unrest affects not just the workers on the factory floor, but also those in their wider support networks.
(Criterion Channel)
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