A Difficult Year

2023 · 120 min · FR · 5.9 (341 votes)

Dir. Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache · Starring Pio Marmaï, Jonathan Cohen, Noémie Merlant, Mathieu Amalric, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Luàna Bajrami · Music Erol Sarp

“What's the worst that could happen to them?”

Comedy

Compulsive spenders Albert and Bruno are in debt up to their necks. While seeking help from community workers to get their lives back on track, they run into a group of young green activists. Lured by the free beer and snacks rather than by the ideals of eco-activists, Albert and Bruno find themselves joining the movement without much conviction.

VIBE

This is a wry, observational comedy that gently skewers modern consumerism and reluctant idealism. It feels like a laid-back exploration of flawed characters stumbling into unexpected social movements, offering a lighthearted yet subtly critical look at personal responsibility and collective action. Perfect for a casual, reflective laugh.

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