Sandra: I don't exist. I'm nothing. Nothing at all!
[first lines]

Sandra: Hello? I was resting. Just a second. I have to get my tart out. I've made a tart for the kids. Yes, why? Tell me why. No. No, Juliette. No.

[hangs off the phone]

Sandra: You mustn't cry.
Sandra: I don't want the kids to see me crying.
Sandra: I wish that was me.

Manu: Who?

Sandra: That bird singing...
Sandra: [to Jean-Marc] You're heartless.
[last lines]

Sandra: Manu? Are you there? We put up a good fight. I'm happy. Me too.
Yvon: You can count on me on Monday.
Sandra: Everytime I feel like a beggar, a thief coming to take their money. They look at me, ready to hit me. I feel like I'm hitting them too.
Timur: Hello.

Sandra: Hello. Your daughter told me you were here. I was round at your place. I wanted to see you about the vote on the bonus and me being laid off. Juliette and I saw Dumont and he'll let us hold another ballot Monday because Jean-Marc influenced people by telling them that Dumont wanted to lay off staff anyway. So if it wasn't me who was made redundant it would be them... So... I wanted to ask you if... if you'd vote for me to stay on Monday.

Timur: [in tears] Of course I will. I'm really glad you're here. I'm so mad at myself for voting for my bonus. I'm sorry.

Sandra: Don't be sorry. I can understand. 1.000 Euros.

Timur: No. I'm ashamed. I even forgot what you did for me. Remember? When I broke those cells... and you said you did it. You remember.

Sandra: Yes, and Jean-Marc even said: "Fine example to set the new guy!"

Timur: I'm really glad you came.
Sandra: I feel so alone, Manu.

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Two Days, One Night short comments

Zola 2022-03-29 09:01:04

From an almost impossible predicament to a self-transcendence ending, Ma Liang is awesome! It is no surprise that the Danes brothers can rely on this simple, smooth, natural and memorable script to be unique in today's film industry, without even asking for changes. The truth that the stories of ordinary people can move ordinary people the most is simple and effective, but it is very difficult to really do it.
Francesca 2022-03-29 09:01:04

While watching, Marion's performance made me also hold a small notebook to record everyone's departure and stay with Sandra, the circles they left, the crosses they disagreed with... Most of the staff let me watch them A bit poignant, whether they ended up opting for a bonus or choosing to keep Sandra. Suddenly I was looking forward to a director who could make a Chinese version of labor issues, and the starring must be Yan Bingyan.