A Human Condition
René VautierWhere to watch in the United States: Stream: Criterion Channel. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB; availability changes.
Cast
Georges Pompidou
Credits
Cinematography: Étienne Becker
Editing: Suzanne Baron
Produced by: Vincent Malle
Plot
Louis Malle’s meditative investigation of the inner workings of a French automotive plant.
Sinekatalog’s take
A meditative documentary that follows the inner workings of a French car factory, watching routines and workers with patient curiosity. Calm and observational, it appeals to viewers who like labour and process shown without commentary.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.4 / 10 (533 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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