Movies and TvShows featuring "employment-office" theme.

A former soldier, now working as a security guard, finds himself caught in a dangerous situation when he must protect a young girl from a ruthless gang. With the help of his skills and a fellow ex-soldier, they fight to keep her safe at all costs.

In order to win a bet, an eccentric English gentleman embarks on a journey around the world in Eighty Days. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and adventures, including a hot-air balloon ride, a chase through the streets of San Francisco, and a bullfight in Spain.

Another Year follows a couple in their 60s, Tom and Gerri, and their interactions with their family and friends over the course of a year. Through a series of vignettes, the film explores themes of aging, relationships, and the ups and downs of life.

Control is a biographical drama film about the life of Ian Curtis, lead singer of the band Joy Division. The movie explores Curtis' struggles with epilepsy, his rise to fame, and his battle with depression. The film portrays his complicated relationships with his wife, bandmates, and an extramarital affair. Curtis' inner demons and mental health issues ultimately lead to his tragic suicide at the age of 23.

Drifting Clouds follows the story of a couple who face unemployment and economic hardships in Helsinki, Finland. As they try to make ends meet, they encounter various challenges and comedic situations. The film explores themes of hopelessness, pride, and optimism in a society affected by economic downturn. With deadpan humor and a touch of tragedy, Drifting Clouds offers a unique perspective on the struggles of working-class individuals.

After a divorce and losing her job, a single mother moves back in with her mother and must navigate the challenges of seeking employment and rebuilding her life.

A homeless man and his trusty dog must navigate the challenges of poverty, unemployment, and being chased by the police in this comedic silent film.

Tokyo Sonata is a drama film that showcases the struggles and tensions within a middle-class family in Tokyo, Japan. The story revolves around the father's decision to hide his job loss and spend his days pretending to still be employed. Meanwhile, the mother starts working in a shopping mall and the older son joins the American army. The younger son discovers a secret and becomes a hostage in a stranger's house. As the family members deal with their individual problems, the movie explores themes of alienation, family relationships, and the impact of the American occupation of Japan.

The Measure of a Man follows the story of a man in France who is facing unemployment and financial struggles as he tries to support his disabled son. He navigates the challenges of working at a department store and dealing with surveillance cameras and workplace drama. The film explores themes of poverty, consumerism, and the impact of the economic crisis

Mickey One is a neo-noir film released in 1965. The movie follows a stand-up comedian who is on the run from the mob. He finds himself in a web of paranoia and debt as he tries to escape his past. With a pseudonym and burning clothes, he navigates the seedy underbelly of Chicago and Detroit, encountering strip clubs, broken glass, and a witness to his past crimes. The film explores themes of identity, redemption, and the price of fame.

A young woman has difficulty understanding why her husband walks out on her. Alone for the first time, she finds life difficult to cope with and for a time lives with the hope that her husband will come back to her.

Thatcherism and the Irish troubles provide the backdrop for this study of Mick, a well-meaning youth in Sheffield, who has, unlike Dickens' Pip, no expectations. Mick lives with his parents, works on his motorbike, looks for work, and every two weeks gets his check from the dole. There are no jobs. His best mate Alan joins the army to fix tanks and is sent to Belfast to quell Catholics. At a disco, Mick meets Karen, who works at a shoe shop and lives with her recently-separated mom. Karen misses her dad. She offers Mick emotional stability and a route to adulthood; Alan pitches the army. Does Mick have a future?

Gene goes after the badguys after they kidnap the baby he should have been babysitting.

While visiting Massachusetts, a famous English author (Charles Coburn) faces the wrath of a socialite (Isobel Elsom) after stealing her chef.

A polar bear must try his luck finding a job in the big city when the last of his Arctic ice environment disappears. It’s hard fitting into the human world, however, so this bear finds a more creative solution to his predicament. This film was made as part of the 8th edition of the NFB's Hothouse apprenticeship.