Practical Experience
'I'm unusual. I really want to be an architect. Always have done. Always wanted to build fine buildings and fine cities where people can work and eat and sleep and be happy. But the rules of the game say before you can do that you've got to start a firm. Employ people. Turn it into a career. I like architecture. I hate careers. The minute you make it a career you build a ladder and people want to climb it. Sometimes they stand on your fingers. It's hard to draw with flattened fingers. Spoils your draughtsmanship.'
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Plot Summary
A young man, fresh out of university, embarks on a series of absurd and often disastrous 'practical experience' placements as he tries to find his way in the world. He encounters eccentric bosses, bizarre tasks, and unexpected situations that highlight the often surreal nature of early career struggles.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'Practical Experience' was met with a mixed reception. While some critics appreciated its quirky, surreal humor and its satirical take on the job market, others found its pacing uneven and its comedic style too niche. Audiences at the time were divided, with some embracing its unconventional approach and others finding it bewildering.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique and often bizarre sense of humor.
- Noted for its satirical commentary on the job-seeking process.
- Some viewers found the film's narrative structure and comedic timing to be inconsistent.
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Fun Fact
The film was an early work for director Peter Richardson, who would later go on to create the highly successful British sketch comedy show 'The Comic Strip Presents...'
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