Manpower
Originally released in 2014. Manpower is a drama film. directed by Noam Kaplan. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shmulik Calderone, Yossi Marshak, and Pampas Shimon Udi
Synopsis
An intelligent social issues drama, Manpower sketches a portrait of four men in crisis. Moving between scathing realism and subtle irony, the film raises questions of belonging and uprooting, exile and emigration, home and family. Meir Cohen is a decorated police officer yet he barely earns a living. His new assignment to deport African migrant workers teaches him that foreigners aren’t the only ones with no future in his country. Other plotlines intertwine with Meir’s story: an Israeli-Filipino boy fighting for recognition; a taxi driver whose children are migrating to a distant country; and a veteran migrant worker who’s forced to decide whether to leave or to hide until trouble passes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manpower about?
An intelligent social issues drama, Manpower sketches a portrait of four men in crisis. Moving between scathing realism and subtle irony, the film raises questions of belonging and uprooting, exile...
Who directed Manpower?
Manpower was directed by Noam Kaplan.
How long is Manpower?
Manpower has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Manpower released?
Manpower was released on February 13, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Manpower?
The main cast of Manpower includes Shmulik Calderone, Yossi Marshak, Pampas Shimon Udi, Sun Intusap, Liat Goren.