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L'Emploi

Original title: El empleo
  • 2008
  • 7m
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7.9/10
4.2K
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L'Emploi (2008)
Adult AnimationSatireWorkplace DramaAnimationComedyDramaShort

A man prepares and goes to work in a bizarre world, where the meaning of human workforce is taken to another level.A man prepares and goes to work in a bizarre world, where the meaning of human workforce is taken to another level.A man prepares and goes to work in a bizarre world, where the meaning of human workforce is taken to another level.

  • Directors
    • Santiago Bou Grasso
    • Patricio Plaza
  • Writer
    • Patricio Plaza
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    4.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Santiago Bou Grasso
      • Patricio Plaza
    • Writer
      • Patricio Plaza
    • 16User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 2 nominations total

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    9wondernoel

    Cast a doubt about work

    This is a story of a man who wakes up and goes to his work. It is simple story, but this has many unique scenes and is a little unrealistic. All the things he uses are human, from the table to the taxi. At first, I feel that this is full of humor and an interesting way of expression. However, I changed from the first image of this film and find the meaning of this title. Furthermore, I began to feel something fearful. It is because, of course, there is no dialogue and music, but mainly because of his astonishing action.

    In addition, the sound of his snort is so cold and hopeless that I cannot help thinking about what working is. The way of feeling about it differs from person to person such as blue- and white-collar workers. This film is a symbol of working in modern society and might express the filmmakers own thoughts on this theme by the scene after the credits. Watching this film gives us a good opportunity to think the meaning of what we are doing every day.
    8Pjtaylor-96-138044

    Work, work, work, work, work, work...

    With its low-key, quiet, almost ASMR aesthetic, 'The Employment (2008)' is oddly calming in its own rustic sort of way. The short is essentially an extended metaphor, one that takes aim at our capitalist society. It's pretty powerful, even if it doesn't exactly shout about its importance. It just lets its events speak for themselves, silently portraying a series of domestically outlandish scenarios as outlandishly domestic as possible. It's hard to describe how relaxing it is thanks to its very specific vibe. It's an impressive, well-considered and entertaining short film that has something to say and says it well.
    8Hitchcoc

    People As Objects

    The man at the center of this feature lives a mundane life. He is employed as are all figures in this film. What we have here is technology reduced to human terms, where taxi drivers actually carry people on their backs. Where a man literally is a doormat to his boss. Obviously, all is metaphorical. It's interesting how many of these short features show life as being pointless and depressing. Jean-Paul Sartre, you have been proved correct.
    Vincentiu

    just objects

    people. as objects . or tools. at first sigh, a society criticism. in fact, a warning. about manner to discover the other. a splendid animation because each of its viewers discovers his universe frame. because it reflects frustrations and need to escape from status of piece from a series.an animation who represents more than artistic success or a great revelation. it reflects the every day reality and represents good opportunity to reflect not about an absurd, without soul system but about personal reaction front to that provocation.a dark movie. and a sunny end credits. one of animations who seems be a parable. in fact, their are only the clock for wake-up.
    8okk07

    A film that makes us think many things

    I was attracted by this film very much. In this film, there is no dialogue and music. There are sound of foot or opening a door only. Thid affect makes think what is happening. Next, I was attracted because this film is mysterious very much. I thought that this film attracts people by marking us feel mysterious. Also, at first, I was not able to understand what is happening. However, I understand what is happening a little at last. Maybe, I think that this film expresses the current society. In the world, almost of all are employed. We live by working. Also, when we go shopping, there are people who sell goods and are employed. When I thought this point and see this film, I was fear. However, I don't know why I was fear. As a result, I think that this film makes us think many things and attract us.

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    • Release date
      • October 4, 2008 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Argentina
    • Languages
      • Spanish
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    • Also known as
      • The Employment
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      • Ojo raro
      • Opusbou
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      • 7m
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