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Director: Mathias Gokalp
Cast: Mélanie Thierry, Swann Arlaud, Olivier Gourmet, Denis Podalydès
A few months after May '68, Robert, a graduate of the Ecole Normale Supérieure and a far-left activist, decides to get a job at Citroën as a line worker. Like other comrades, he wants to infiltrate the factory to rekindle the revolutionary fire, but the majority of workers no longer want to hear about politics. When Citroën decides to pay back the Grenelle Agreements by requiring workers to work 3 hours overtime per week for free, Robert and some others see the possibility of a social movement.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Asembly Line (2023), directed by Mathias Gokalp, is a critically acclaimed French drama that explores the struggles of leftist activism and labor issues in the aftermath of the May '68 protests. While the film's public reception is not yet widely reported, it is expected to resonate with audiences interested in historical social movements and worker's rights.
Why you might like this:
The Assembly Line (2023), directed by Mathias Gokalp, offers a compelling look at the struggles and political tensions within a 1960s French factory. With a stellar cast including Mélanie Thierry and Olivier Gourmet, this drama provides a nuanced exploration of the worker's fight for fair labor practices and the complexities of revolutionary ideals.