# The Measure of a Man (2015)

> An unemployed French factory worker confronts a punishing job market while trying to preserve his family's security and his own dignity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/209089

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Stéphane Brizé
- Cast: Vincent Lindon, Karine de Mirbeck, Mathieu Schaller, Yves Ory, Xavier Mathieu, Noel Mairot, Catherine Saint-Bonnet, Christophe Rossignon
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4428814/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: austere, melancholic, restrained, reflective viewing, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of the human spirit in the face of adversity and economic struggle.

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