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We Can Be Heroes

2023Movie1 h 35 min

Documentary
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A nostalgic, melancholic documentary movie about history and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Spring 2020. The population is confined. Libero, an SME boss, recruits 250 seamstresses to make the masks that will liberate his region. But Libero knows nothing about sewing, the fabric does not arrive and most of the newly hired have never used a sewing machine in their life.

Feels like

  • Pandemic-Era Satire
  • French Social Realism
  • Working-Class Resilience
  • Bureaucratic Absurdity
  • Historical Drama
  • Community Solidarity
  • Economic Commentary
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Nostalgic Period Piece
  • Gentle Dark Comedy

Crew

Directed by
Florent Lacaze
Produced by
Céline Farmachi, Florent Lacaze
Music by
Hervé Guyader

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 31, 2023 · 1 h 35 min · Documentary

Released
May 31, 2023
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
1 country

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is We Can Be Heroes okay for kids?"

Questions about We Can Be Heroes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is We Can Be Heroes okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is We Can Be Heroes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is We Can Be Heroes in English?

French

No, it was made in French.