A Difficult Year - Cover

A Difficult Year

By Olivier Nakache

2023

Comedy

2h

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6.4/10

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3.1/5

Press

3.3/5

Spect.

Synopsis

Albert and Bruno are in the red, compulsive consumers, over-indebted, they live between petty schemes for one and a personal life adrift for the other. It is in the associative path, which they both take to get their heads above water, that they will come across young rebellious activists, climate alarmists, lovers of social justice and eco-responsibility. More attracted by beer and free crisps than by their arguments, Albert and Bruno will gradually integrate the movement without conviction, if not that of taking advantage of each action and each rebellion to schem and profit from it. Between ideological or suffered minimalism, between overconsumption and happy sobriety, we face the complex simplicity of our future, the oppositions and paradoxes of our time, in short, everything is fine.

Community Reviews

The reviews for 'Une année difficile' present a mixed bag of reactions. Viewers appreciated the film's humor and the performances of the lead actors, particularly praising the chemistry between Pio Marmaï and Jonathan Cohen. However, many felt the film struggled with its portrayal of environmental activists, often veering into caricature, and criticized its superficial treatment of serious themes like consumerism and ecological activism. The film's attempt to blend comedy with social commentary received a lukewarm response, with some finding it entertaining yet lacking depth.

👍 Strong performances by lead actors.

👎 Treatment of serious themes may feel superficial.

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Reviews and Comments

8 reviews
Jacques Penhirin
Jacquesrated ★ 8/10
March 4, 2024

petite comédie sympa

MD
Marilourated ★ 8/10
December 26, 2023

très drôle, quinoua, chambre enfant gâté, fin valse dans paris durant le Covid

Michael W.
Michaelrated ★ 7/10
October 29, 2023

Marrant mais un peu trop caricatural sur un sujet tellement important. Joco est vraiment top.

Ew
Estellerated ★ 6/10
January 16, 2026

Lu
Lunerated ★ 7/10
October 29, 2024

Cécile
Cécilerated ★ 6/10
August 27, 2024

Louison Girard
Louisonrated ★ 9/10
April 27, 2024

Chiara Harter
Chiararated ★ 8/10
November 12, 2023

Casting

Eric Toledano

Eric Toledano

Director

Pio Marmaï

Pio Marmaï

Albert

Jonathan Cohen

Jonathan Cohen

Bruno

Noémie Merlant

Noémie Merlant

Cactus

Mathieu Amalric

Mathieu Amalric

Henri

Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet

Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet

Quinoa

Luàna Bajrami

Luàna Bajrami

Antilope

SA

Sandrine Briard

Sirène

Margot Bancilhon

Margot Bancilhon

Claire

Gaïa Warnant

Gaïa Warnant

Pomme Pomme

Oussama Kheddam

Oussama Kheddam

Sofiane

Danièle Lebrun

Danièle Lebrun

Madeleine

Alexandra Roth

Alexandra Roth

Corinne

Jean-François Cayrey

Jean-François Cayrey

Marco

Marie Bouvet

Marie Bouvet

Une cliente

Hélèna Mogelan

Hélèna Mogelan

Activiste

Benjamin Georjon

Benjamin Georjon

Vigile de l'aéroport

Jean-Louis Garçon

Jean-Louis Garçon

Homme commission surendettement

Sophie Parel

Sophie Parel

Femme aéroport parfums

CH

Charlie Nelson

Le juge

Aïssatou Diallo Sagna

Aïssatou Diallo Sagna

Infirmière 1

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