The New Life of Paul Sneijder

2016 · 114 min · FR · 6.0 (62 votes)

Dir. Thomas Vincent · Starring Thierry Lhermitte, Géraldine Pailhas, Guillaume Cyr, Pierre Curzi, Gabriel Sabourin, Hugo Dubé · Music Philippe Deshaies

Drama

Following a rare accident, Paul Sneijder opened his eyes to the reality of his life as a "senior manager" in Montreal: his work no longer interested him, his wife annoyed him and deceived him, his two sons despised him ... How can we continue to live under these conditions? Starting with a change of profession: dog walker for example! Will his relatives accept this change that will turn him into a free man?

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This film offers a quietly introspective journey of shedding a mundane existence for genuine freedom. It feels like a gentle, bittersweet exploration of self-reinvention, with a touch of quirky charm. Perfect for those seeking a thoughtful, liberating escape from the everyday grind.

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