De Manager
A witty and revealing portrait of the modern workplace, where managers and employees navigate criticism, understanding, and discomfort during performance reviews.
By portraying different layers of management within organizations, the film shows how leaders give feedback and seek to strike a balance between providing direction and leading with humanity. At the same time, employees ask for clarity, a voice in decision-making, and a sense of psychological safety.
With humor, awkward silences, and a sharp observational eye, this documentary explores what happens when people try to connect with one another within a system driven by performance and profitability. De Manager highlights the dilemmas involved and raises questions about the nature of leadership and power dynamics in the workplace.
Please note that this film is in Dutch, without subtitles.