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Call Centers
A few weeks before the elections, the bankruptcy filing of the call center would be a mess and would seriously hurt the parachuting of Segondas, the boss of the bank. Equipped with his BlackBerry and his laptop, Matthieu expects an easy mission. Now, the parachuting of Mathieu in the world of "phoning", customer service is not going as planned.
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Plot Summary
In the desolate landscape of a telemarketing call center, a group of jaded employees navigates the monotony and absurdity of their jobs. The film follows their intertwined lives as they grapple with personal struggles, office politics, and the existential dread that comes with making endless cold calls. Amidst the ringing phones and forced pleasantries, they find fleeting moments of connection and dark humor.
Critical Reception
Call Centers received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its dark humor and relatable portrayal of mundane work life. Some found the pacing to be slow, but generally, it was seen as a character-driven indie film that captured a specific, often overlooked, aspect of contemporary employment.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its authentic depiction of call center drudgery.
Appreciated for its subtle, often dark, sense of humor.
Some viewers found the narrative to be uneventful at times.
Google audience: Information not available.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very low budget, with much of the production taking place in an actual former call center.
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