Two Days, One Night

Always masters of narrative economy, the Dardennes kick off TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT with a ringing phone that brings Sandra the news that her job at a local solar-panel factory is due to be eliminated as part of a downsizing initiative. The decision was made by a vote of Sandra’s 16 co-workers, who were forced to choose between saving her job or their own €1,000 annual bonuses. Only two voted in Sandra’s favor. Now her only recourse is to organize a second vote by secret ballot and hope for a different outcome. It is already Friday afternoon, and Sandra has until Monday morning to rally the seven additional votes she needs...
Scott Foundas, Variety, 20 May 2014