Fear and Trembling (2003)

In the vibrant heart of Tokyo in 1990, a Belgian woman named Amélie, born under the rising sun and raised until the tender age of five, embarks on a journey back to her birthplace following her college graduation. She secures a one-year contract as an interpreter at a prominent Japanese corporation, stepping into a world of intrigue and corporate politics. Unseen currents of power flow through the office, led by the boorish vice president and section leader, while her immediate superior, the captivating and reliable Ms. Mori, offers a beacon of hope. However, Amélie's linguistic prowess in flawless Japanese and her knack for brilliant reports soon become her undoing. In the corporate labyrinth, her impressive work is exposed by an unlikely adversary, triggering a cascade of humiliations. As her professional world crumbles, she must navigate the treacherous waters of office politics and reconsider her relationship with Ms. Mori and her connection with Japan. Fear and Trembling is a tale of cultural clashes, trust, and betrayal, asking what lies ahead for Amélie in her personal and professional pursuits in this foreign yet familiar land.

Fear and Trembling is a comedy movie featuring Sylvie Testud and directed by Alain Corneau.

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