The Workshop

Released Mar 23, 2018

1h 53m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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When young Antoine goes to a summer writing workshop, well-respected novelist Olivia is assigned to help him with his project. Antoine's provocative, aggressive behavior intrigues Olivia, who finds herself drawn to him.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

The movie suffers from an anticlimactic ending, but as in The Class, the ensemble scenes are electric.

Apr 13, 2020

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Trevor Johnston

Little White Lies

Workshop is right: it feels like the makers are rummaging around trying to find a movie.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 16, 2018

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

As storytelling, it's just not quite a filling meal, for all the feints being made towards a heart-of-darkness journey into French far-right thinking. Even so, there's a great deal to chew on...

Rated: 3/5

Nov 15, 2018

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Benedict Seal

Vague Visages

The film's utilization of social media and Internet technology is well conceived and executed.

Dec 5, 2023

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Joanne Laurier

World Socialist Web Site

With a subtle touch, French filmmaker Laurent Cantet (The Class, 2008) takes on xenophobia, racism and alienation (and presumably support for the National Front) among young people in his fiction film, The Workshop.

Feb 21, 2021

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Zhuo-Ning Su

Awards Daily

The kids in the workshop are articulate and argue with righteous passion. Through densely, thoughtfully composed debates between them, the film touches on a variety of hotly topical subject matters including race, national identity and terrorism.

Oct 16, 2019

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Liam D

It's a very interesting film as you listen to these characters conversations as a drama and then dramatic turns into a Thriller

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/26/22

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isla s

This is a very interesting film - its relatively thought provoking and somewhat insightful too and its good at making you see things from different characters perspectives. There isn't much action but it still seemed quite atmospheric - I liked the setting, a rural setting, close by to cliff tops in summer time in France. I like films about social commentary, with different people challenging other peoples perspectives and seeing how the others react to that. If your not interested in this, then it'll be a boring watch but I thought it was a film with some good performances and that provides the proverbial 'food for thought'. Its quite understated in tone and feel but I think thats a good thing in this instance. By the end I found it quite engrossing and I'd say it is fairly memorable, so yes, I'd recommend this film if your interested in it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

The societal problems shown in the film belong to not just France, and their complexities may cause dis-ease. And, of course, it's easy to dislike a movie where the male protagonist, Antoine (Matthieu Lucci) is a bundle of contradictions who displays an intensity that seems hostile. But, beneath that facade is the disaffection, disillusionment, loneliness, and yearning of so many 21st century youth. I was a high school teacher and guidance counselor for 25 years, and early on, I often found that beneath that facade was the kernel of a beautiful person. I thought the movie well acted, especially by Lucci and Marina Fois.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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slowly moving but not necessarily repeatable,atmospheric,moves around very important topics,while slowly building,but does not deal with them.leaves the viewer to continue the talk.interesting watch,but nothing great.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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A well written and timely plot with some riveting acting, this movie will keep you guessing about where the plot might go, and yet I found the ending to be both satisfying and thought-provoking

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Laurent Cantet

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Marina Foïs

Olivia Dejazet

Matthieu Lucci

Antoine

Warda Rammach

Malika

Issam Talbi

Fadi

Florian Beaujean

Etienne

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Synopsis

When young Antoine goes to a summer writing workshop, well-respected novelist Olivia is assigned to help him with his project. Antoine's provocative, aggressive behavior intrigues Olivia, who finds herself drawn to him.

Director: Laurent Cantet
Screenwriter: Robin Campillo, Laurent Cantet
Distributor: Strand Releasing
Production Co: Archipel 35, France 2 Cinéma
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 23, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 19, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $20.6K
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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