A Difficult Year

2023

2h 0m

Comedy

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40%

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5 Reviews

71%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

Both in debt up to their necks, Albert (Pio Marmaï) and Bruno (Jonathan Cohen) have turned to a community worker (Mathieu Amalric) to try and help get a grip on their lives. However, at one of their group sessions they instead stumble into an adjoining meeting room hosting a gathering of young social activists, led by a vivacious organizer (the fabulous Noémie Merlant). Attracted more by the free beer and chips than the group's struggle against consumerism and protection of the environment (whilst acknowledging the hugs are quite nice), Albert and Bruno join the movement without any particular conviction, but soon sense an opportunity... if they don't get arrested first.

Robert Daniels

Screen International

Lacks romantic chemistry, emotional verve and political vigor.

Sep 14, 2023

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Luis Martínez

El Mundo (Spain)

At times, and by dint of piling up jokes, A Difficult Year turns into a reactionary comedy. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 2/5

Jun 6, 2024

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Antonio Trashorras

Fotogramas

Woven with the usual skill, the narrative tapestry of 'A Difficult Year' constitutes an effective exercise in communion with the general view... [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Jun 5, 2024

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Nuria Vidal

Cinemanía (Spain)

A well-intentioned, but clearly failed comedy. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 2/5

May 29, 2024

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...incredibly promising and stylish...

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 14, 2023

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Jim E

Some funny spots, some romance and climate protesters come together to make this an enjoyable flick!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Mount T

Entertaining, funny, but very text driven with little to no drama

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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Eric Toledano

Director

Olivier Nakache

Director

Pio Marmaï

Actor

Jonathan Cohen

Actor

Noémie Merlant

Actor

Mathieu Amalric

Actor

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Synopsis

Both in debt up to their necks, Albert (Pio Marmaï) and Bruno (Jonathan Cohen) have turned to a community worker (Mathieu Amalric) to try and help get a grip on their lives. However, at one of their group sessions they instead stumble into an adjoining meeting room hosting a gathering of young social activists, led by a vivacious organizer (the fabulous Noémie Merlant). Attracted more by the free beer and chips than the group's struggle against consumerism and protection of the environment (whilst acknowledging the hugs are quite nice), Albert and Bruno join the movement without any particular conviction, but soon sense an opportunity... if they don't get arrested first.

Director: Eric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
Producer: Nicolas Duval-Adassovsky
Screenwriter: Eric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
Production Co: Gaumont, Quad Films
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: French
Runtime: 2h 0m