Overview

• The film debuted August 29 in Venice’s main competition, with Kinology handling world sales as it seeks U.S. distribution.
• Bastien Bouillon’s performance as Paul drew consistent praise from critics across early reviews.
• Assessments diverged, with several outlets calling the portrayal of poverty and gig work dour or patronizing while others lauded its empathy and focus.
• The story tracks a former successful photographer who pursues writing and picks up underpaid handyman jobs via a Taskrabbit‑style app that pits workers in race‑to‑the‑bottom bidding.
• Directed and co-written by Valérie Donzelli with Gilles Marchand, the 92‑minute French production co-stars Virginie Ledoyen and André Marcon.