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A Difficult Year

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Both in debt up to their necks, Albert (Pio Marmaï) and Bruno (Jonathan Cohen) have turned to a community worker (Mathieu Amalric) to try and help get a grip on their lives. However, at one of their group sessions they instead stumble into an adjoining meeting room hosting a gathering of young social activists, led by a vivacious organizer (the fabulous Noémie Merlant). Attracted more by the free beer and chips than the group's struggle against consumerism and protection of the environment (whilst acknowledging the hugs are quite nice), Albert and Bruno join the movement without any particular conviction, but soon sense an opportunity... if they don't get arrested first.

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Stephen Romei The Australian Oct 1, 2024
3/5
It takes a serious idea – how we consume more than we need and what this commodification is doing to the planet and its people – and considers it with a lot of humour and a touch of romance. Go to Full Review
Robert Daniels Screen International Sep 14, 2023
Lacks romantic chemistry, emotional verve and political vigor. Go to Full Review
Jim Schembri jimschembri.com Sep 26, 2024
2/5
The latest example of a lukewarm film that would have been hotter if it was shorter. There really ought to be a law that any comedy longer than 98 minutes should require special dispensation from the secretary of the Department of Sensible Running Times. Go to Full Review
Erick Estrada Cinegarage Sep 25, 2024
It's an interesting film because it touches upon a complex and controversial theme with humor. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Luis Martínez El Mundo (Spain) Jun 6, 2024
2/5
At times, and by dint of piling up jokes, A Difficult Year turns into a reactionary comedy. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Antonio Trashorras Fotogramas Jun 5, 2024
3/5
Woven with the usual skill, the narrative tapestry of 'A Difficult Year' constitutes an effective exercise in communion with the general view... [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Eric Toledano

Director

Olivier Nakache

Director

Pio Marmaï

Actor

Jonathan Cohen

Actor

Noémie Merlant

Actor

Mathieu Amalric

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Movie Info

Synopsis Both in debt up to their necks, Albert (Pio Marmaï) and Bruno (Jonathan Cohen) have turned to a community worker (Mathieu Amalric) to try and help get a grip on their lives. However, at one of their group sessions they instead stumble into an adjoining meeting room hosting a gathering of young social activists, led by a vivacious organizer (the fabulous Noémie Merlant). Attracted more by the free beer and chips than the group's struggle against consumerism and protection of the environment (whilst acknowledging the hugs are quite nice), Albert and Bruno join the movement without any particular conviction, but soon sense an opportunity... if they don't get arrested first.
Director
Eric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
Producer
Nicolas Duval-Adassovsky
Screenwriter
Eric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
Production Co
Gaumont, Quad Films
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
French
Runtime
2h 0m
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