Labour Equals Freedom

Labour Equals Freedom

2004 · 71 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama

Peter is in his early forties and until recently he worked in a factory, but after Slovenia's integration into the European Union, the factory closed down and Peter and his colleagues have been made redundant. Slowly but surely, he is losing self-confidence and self-esteem.

Directed by Damjan Kozole · Written by Damjan Kozole

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