Full Time (film)

Full Time (French: À plein temps) is a 2021 French drama film directed by Éric Gravel. The film stars Laure Calamy as Julie, a single mother struggling to balance her precarious job as a head chambermaid in a luxury Parisian hotel with raising her two children in the suburbs.

The film explores themes of social precarity, the challenges faced by working mothers, and the stress of navigating a complex and unforgiving urban environment. Julie's daily commute is plagued by transportation strikes, adding immense pressure as she tries to maintain her employment and attend a crucial job interview for a position that promises a better life. The narrative unfolds as a race against time, highlighting the emotional and physical toll of Julie's situation.

Full Time received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of working-class struggles and Calamy's compelling performance. It was nominated for numerous awards and won the Best Director and Best Actress awards at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in the Horizons section. The film utilizes a tense score and fast-paced editing to create a sense of urgency that mirrors Julie's constant anxiety.