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The Measure of a Man
Overview
At the age of 51 and after 20 months on unemployment, Thierry starts a new job that soon brings him face to face with a moral dilemma. How much is he willing to accept to keep his job?
Director and cast
- Vincent Lindon as Thierry Taugourdeau
- Karine de Mirbeck as La femme de Thierry
- Mathieu Schaller as Le fils de Thierry
- Yves Ory as Conseiller Pôle emploi
- Xavier Mathieu as Le collègue syndicaliste
- Noel Mairot as Le professeur de danse
- Catherine Saint-Bonnet as La banquière
- Christophe Rossignon as Employeur sur Skype (voice)
- Soufiane Guerrab as Le jeune homme interpellé
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