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It was a surprise box-office hit, lauded for its ability to tackle heavy themes like deindustrialization and economic inequality with witty, suspenseful storytelling.

François Ruffin, founder of the satirical journal Fakir . Awards: Won the César Award for Best Documentary in 2017. Merci patron!

The documentary follows the director’s quest to help , a couple from Northern France who became destitute after losing their jobs. Their factory, which produced suits for brands under the luxury conglomerate LVMH , was closed and relocated to Poland to reduce costs. It was a surprise box-office hit, lauded for