A pied d'oeuvre in Den Haag

In 'À pied d’œuvre', directed by Valérie Donzelli, we follow Paul (Bastien Bouillon), a former successful photographer who abandons his career to pursue his true passion: writing. As his book sales stagnate and his savings dwindle, Paul faces a profound crisis of doubt. To make ends meet, he takes on odd jobs as a handyman. What initially feels like a soul-crushing setback eventually becomes an unexpected wellspring of literary inspiration. This intimate drama offers a poignant look at the fragility of the creative spirit and the true cost of artistic freedom in contemporary Paris.