The Human Resources Manager

103 minutes

Israel, Germany, France

The Human Resources Manager of Jerusalem's largest bakery is in trouble. He is separated from his wife, distanced from his daughter, and stuck in a job he hates. When one of his employees, a foreign worker, is killed in a suicide bombing, the bakery is accused of indifference, and the HR Manager is sent to the victim's hometown in Romania to make amends. Far from home, on a mission to honor a woman he didn't even know but has somehow grown to admire, the HR Manager rediscovers his own humanity and his ability to truly care for human resources.

86% on the CINEMETER

89% - Mar 6, 2011

Easily the best film of the past couple Cinema Club seasons.
San Francisco Member

Best film we've seen in the Club for a long time. Superb story, direction and acting. More like this, please.
San Francisco Member

A great road movie. Loved the juxtaposition of the macabre with sensitive moments. The road to take Yulia home becomes a journey for the HR manager to find his inner self.
San Francisco Member

BOCA

82% - Mar 13, 2011

Interesting to see life in rural Romania.
Boca Raton Member

From the grave one can have more power to transform other than in life.
Boca Raton Member

Very interesting and engrossing movie about life and death.
Boca Raton Member

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