Two Days, One Night

“Two Days, One Night” is a 2014 Belgian-French drama film directed by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. The film stars Marion Cotillard as Sandra, a factory worker who, after suffering a nervous breakdown, learns that her colleagues have voted to receive a significant bonus in exchange for her dismissal. Sandra has one weekend to convince her coworkers to forgo their bonuses so she can keep her job. As she visits each colleague, the film explores themes of solidarity, economic hardship, and the personal struggles faced by workers in contemporary society. Cotillard’s powerful performance and the Dardenne brothers’ realistic storytelling highlight the emotional and ethical complexities of Sandra’s plight.