Richelieu

2023 · 89 min · FR · 7.1 (24 votes)

Dir. Pier-Philippe Chevigny · Starring Ariane Castellanos, Marc-André Grondin, Nelson Coronado, Ève Duranceau, Gerardo Miranda, Micheline Bernard

Drama

A French-to-Spanish interpreter working for a food processing plant that hires seasonal workers from Guatemala is, at first determined to obey the sometimes excessive directives of the young boss, but she befriends the workers and tries to defend them against the exploitation they suffer.

VIBE

This film offers a raw, unflinching look at the human cost of labor exploitation. It's a somber, empathetic journey through harsh working conditions, building a quiet tension as an interpreter grapples with moral awakening. The mood is gritty and socially conscious, urging reflection on systemic injustices.

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