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The Workshop

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Benedict Seal Vague Visages The film's utilization of social media and Internet technology is well conceived and executed. Dec 5, 2023 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Producer
Denis Freyd
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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