The Unemployment Club (2001)
"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".
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...
Director: Andy Bausch
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: January 1, 2001
Cast
- Thierry van Werveke - Jerôme Klein dit Géronimo
- Myriam Muller - Angie
- Fernand Fox - Abbes
- Luc Feit - Fränz Welwerding dit Sonny Boy
- Christian Kmiotek - Patrick dit Petz
- Marco Lorenzini - Frunnes
- Véronique Fauconnet - Teresa
- André Jung - Theodor Linari dit Théid
- Marja-Leena Junker - Jackel
- Kim Anthony - Petz jeune
Screenplay
Music: Serge Tonnar
Cinematography: Jako Raybaut
Editing: Mirjam Krakenberger
Production: Fama Film, Iris Productions, SFDRS, SRG SSR, Film Fund Luxembourg
Country: Luxembourg, Switzerland
Language: Letzeburgesch
Original Language: lb
Keywords
unemployment, luxembourg
More Films by Director: Andy Bausch
More Films in Genre: Comedy
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. 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...
- Who directed The Unemployment Club?
- The Unemployment Club was directed by Andy Bausch.
- Who stars in The Unemployment Club?
- The Unemployment Club stars Thierry van Werveke, Myriam Muller, Fernand Fox, Luc Feit, Christian Kmiotek, Marco Lorenzini.
- How long is The Unemployment Club?
- The Unemployment Club has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Unemployment Club?
- The Unemployment Club is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Unemployment Club produced?
- The Unemployment Club was produced in Luxembourg, Switzerland.