Movie

The Brigade

2017 · 90 min

A grounded, quietly tense workplace drama about guilt and second chances, carried by understated performances and a steady sense of moral pressure.

Overview: Bénédicte Meursault, a female firefighter, has just been transferred to a small fire brigade in the South of France. She is welcomed by Philippe, 45, the wise captain of the brigade. Soon after being introduced to the men, the young woman jumps into action. Unfortunately, while rescuing the victims of a terrible car crash, she does not find one of the injured who was ejected thirty meters away. Now the man is in hospital in a coma and he may die because of her. Completely upset, Bénédicte decides to resign but Philippe dissuades her from doing it.
How it feels: Tense, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Guilt, redemption, work, morality
Content: Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: guilt
redemption
work
morality
healing
Places: small town
workplace
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none