Time Out
Release Date:
March 29, 2002
Limited release
Even though this is a French film, it seems quite appropriate in these times of huge layoffs here in the United States. Director and co-writer (along with freshman writer Robin Campillo) Laurent Cantet brings us this look at one man’s way of dealing with losing his job.
Our main character, Vincent (Aurelian Recoing), has recently lost his job, but he’s ashamed to tell his family. He decides to make up a new job and tells his wife that it will involve some traveling. So now, when he’s “at work”, he’s just aimlessly driving around Switzerland and visiting old friends. However, he doesn’t just visit them. He convinces them to give him money to invest for them, which he just pockets. Without a job, how else is he going to pay for his expenses?
The film is 132 minutes long and many reviews say that the film just isn’t interesting or emotional enough to justify this long running time. However, they are generally still positive reviews. The cast members’ performances are wonderful and the cinematography takes your breath away.
This film had its World Premiere at the 2001 Venice Film Festival. It has been nominated for several awards and even won the Lion of the Year Award at the 2001 Venice Film Festival. (Marty Doskins/BOP)
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