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200290 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Temporary Workers

Les Sucriers de Colleville

200290 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

In Colleville, workers at the local sugar factory navigate uncertainty and camaraderie as they face the potential closure of their workplace.

Temporary Workers

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In Colleville, workers at the local sugar factory navigate uncertainty and camaraderie as they face the potential closure of their workplace.

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Ariane Doubletdirector

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In Colleville, the sugar factory buzzes with the sound of machines and the smoke of cookers. Workers face uncertainty as they await news on the factory's future. Their daily lives are marked by camaraderie in the locker room and small moments of joy during breaks. As night shifts continue, they confront the reality of the factory's potential closure and its impact on their lives. The film captures their struggles and hopes amid this looming decision.

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