Penn sardines

About This Movie

So, 'Penn Sardines' is this drama set in 1924, focusing on women in a sardine cannery in Brittany who decide enough is enough and go on strike. It’s not just about the strike, though; it really captures the grit of their daily lives and the struggles they face, both as workers and as women in that era. The pacing is deliberate, which gives you time to really soak in the atmosphere of the canning factory and the tensions that come with labor disputes. The performances are solid—there's a raw authenticity to how the characters interact, which makes it feel real. And there's something to be said about the practical effects; they really bring you into the world of the cannery in a way digital effects just can’t replicate.

Focus on historical labor movements · Strong female leads · Great depiction of early 20th-century France