The Unemployment Club
""The Unemployment Club" is a social comedy whose backdrop is the decline of the steel industry in the south of Luxembourg. Somewhat in the style of Ken Loach, it has been described as a Luxembourg "Full Monty"."
Originally released in 2001. The Unemployment Club is a comedy film. directed by Andy Bausch.
Starring Thierry van Werveke, Myriam Muller, and Fernand Fox
Synopsis
In Differdange, in the South of Luxembourg, six unemployed men decide to create the "Dole Club", whose rules forbid its members to work, even in the very unlikely event that they are offered a job. Geronimo, Théid, Frunnes, Sonny Boy, Abbes and Petz all agree to abide by the strict regulations of the club. In accordance with them, they manage to survive. But they can do it only on petty theft and other swindles, which is bound to end badly...
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2001
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
LB
Original language
Country
Luxembourg
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Director
Top Cast
Thierry van Werveke
as Jerôme Klein dit Géronimo
Myriam Muller
as Angie
Fernand Fox
as Abbes
Luc Feit
as Fränz Welwerding dit Sonny Boy
Christian Kmiotek
as Patrick dit Petz
Marco Lorenzini
as Frunnes
Véronique Fauconnet
as Teresa
André Jung
as Theodor Linari dit Théid
Marja-Leena Junker
as Jackel
Kim Anthony
as Petz jeune
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LB
Production Companies
- Fama Film
- Iris Productions
- SFDRS
- SRG SSR
- Film Fund Luxembourg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Unemployment Club about?
In Differdange, in the South of Luxembourg, six unemployed men decide to create the "Dole Club", whose rules forbid its members to work, even in the very unlikely event that they are offered a job....
Who directed The Unemployment Club?
The Unemployment Club was directed by Andy Bausch.
How long is The Unemployment Club?
The Unemployment Club has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Unemployment Club released?
The Unemployment Club was released on January 1, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Unemployment Club?
The main cast of The Unemployment Club includes Thierry van Werveke, Myriam Muller, Fernand Fox, Luc Feit, Christian Kmiotek.