The Unemployment Club (2001)
“"The Unemployment Club" is a social comedy whose backdrop is the decline of the steel industry in the south of Luxembourg. Somewhat in the style of Ken Loach, it has been described as a Luxembourg "Full Monty".”
- 98 min
- Comedy
6.8/10 (143 votes)
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Plot
In the heart of Differdange, nestled in the southern reaches of Luxembourg, the once-thriving steel industry is on its last breath, casting a pall of somber silence over the town. Amid this backdrop of industrial decline emerges a peculiar ensemble - six jobless men, Geronimo, Théid, Frunnes, Sonny Boy, Abbes, and Petz, who dare to confront their unemployment with a unique twist. They form the "Unemployment Club," a sanctuary where work is not just discouraged but outright forbidden, even in the face of a rare job offer.
Bound by the stringent rules of this unconventional brotherhood, they navigate their way through the bleak landscape of joblessness, surviving not on the fruits of labor but the spoils of petty theft and crafty swindles. Yet, this risky gambit of survival carries an ominous undertone, hinting at a grim finale.
"The Unemployment Club" is a powerful social commentary wrapped in the cloak of comedy, evoking the spirit of Ken Loach's narrative style and bearing the flavour of Luxembourg's own version of "Full Monty." This tale of resilience, camaraderie, and the human spirit's quirkiness promises to keep you engrossed as it unravels the humorous yet poignant journey of these men on the wrong side of unemployment.
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The Unemployment Club is a comedy movie featuring Zoe Simijonovic and directed by Andy Bausch.
It is possible to buy The Unemployment Club on Apple TV.