The Assembly Line
Storyline & Plot Summary
A few months after May '68, Robert, a graduate of the Ecole Normale Supérieure and a far-left activist, decides to get a job at Citroën as a line worker. Like other comrades, he wants to infiltrate the factory to rekindle the revolutionary fire, but the majority of workers no longer want to hear about politics. When Citroën decides to pay back the Grenelle Agreements by requiring workers to work 3 hours overtime per week for free, Robert and some others see the possibility of a social movement.
Production Details
Cast
Mélanie Thierry
Nicole
Swann Arlaud
Robert Linhart
Olivier Gourmet
Klatzman
Denis Podalydès
Junot
Luca Terracciano
Primo
Robin Migné
Christian
Éric Nantchouang
Boubacar
Raphaëlle Rousseau
Sasha
Yasin Houicha
Sadok
Marie Rivière
Robert’s mum
Marc Robert
Doctor
Felix Vannoorenberghe
Jean-Louis
Malek Lamraoui
Ali
Zéli Marbot
Virginie
Lorenzo Lefèbvre
Yves
Jean Boronat
Ouvrier
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.