7$ par jour

The film follows the daily lives of several individuals in Paris as they navigate the challenges of living on a strict budget of seven euros per day. It explores their resourcefulness, sacrifices, and the emotional toll of extreme financial precarity.

7$ par jour received positive attention for its raw and intimate portrayal of poverty in a major European city. Critics praised its unflinching look at the daily struggles and the human element, though some noted its limited scope.

• An eye-opening and empathetic look at extreme budgeting.
• Highlights the resilience and dignity of individuals facing financial hardship.
• Offers a stark contrast between opulence and poverty in Paris.

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Director Thomas Bardinet aimed to experience living on the same budget as his subjects for a period to better understand their reality.