Overview

• Valérie Donzelli’s film premieres in Venice’s main competition, adapting Franck Courtès’ 2023 novel about an artist trading comfort for uncertain work.
• Bastien Bouillon stars as Paul, a former commercial photographer who turns to manual gigs via a “Jobbing” app while pursuing his writing.
• Critics are split, with IndieWire praising the film’s subtlety (Grade: B+) and Cineuropa highlighting Bouillon’s performance, while Deadline and The Guardian register sharper reservations.
• The movie scrutinizes algorithm-driven gig labor, including race-to-the-bottom bidding that pushes pay to levels like €20 for multi-hour jobs.
• A French co-production from Pitchipoï Productions with France 2 Cinéma, the title is handled globally by Kinology and is seeking U.S. distribution.