De Manager
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Sat 12 Sep
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Sun 13 Sep
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Tue 15 Sep
What begins as a formal evaluation evolves into a revealing portrait of modern work culture. The film exposes how difficult it is to combine authority and empathy, and how great the need for genuine connection remains.
By showcasing various management layers within organizations, the film demonstrates how leaders provide feedback and seek a balance between direction and human leadership. At the same time, employees ask for clarity, input, and safety.
With humor, awkward silences, and a keen observational eye, De Manager shows what happens when people try to connect within a system centered on performance and return on investment. De Manager reveals dilemmas and raises questions about the interpretation of leadership and power dynamics in the workplace.
- Direction
- Maartje Bakers
- Duration
- 71 min
- RELEASE
- Thu 3 Sep
- Year
- 2026
- Country
- Netherlands
- Language
- Dutch
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