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Joy of Man's Desiring (2015): Ratings

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Joy of Man's Desiring is a 2015 documentary directed by Denis Côté. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
83%
Metascore
72
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Joy of Man's Desiring (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
Denis Côté
Genres
Documentary , News
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Joy of Man's Desiring About?

The premise of Joy of Man's Desiring without spoilers.

This cinematic exploration blends documentary, poetry, and narrative to examine the world of work. The film captures the rhythms of factories and workshops, presenting theatrical monologues and meditative reflections alongside meticulously framed footage. It offers a glimpse into the daily routines and inner lives of workers, challenging conventional perspectives on manual labor and revealing the beauty and complexity within these often-overlooked environments.

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The Director of Joy of Man's Desiring

Directed by Denis Côté.

From the director

More from Denis Côté

More films directed by Denis Côté, best-rated first: Ghost Town Anthology, A Skin So Soft, Vic + Flo Saw a Bear and Boris Without Béatrice.

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Joy of Man's Desiring Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Joy of Man's Desiring 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic.

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Joy of Man's Desiring FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Joy of Man's Desiring, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Joy of Man's Desiring?

Joy of Man's Desiring runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was Joy of Man's Desiring released?

Joy of Man's Desiring was released on January 16, 2015.

Who directed Joy of Man's Desiring?

Joy of Man's Desiring was directed by Denis Côté.

More films by Denis Côté

How is Joy of Man's Desiring rated?

Joy of Man's Desiring has 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does Joy of Man's Desiring have a post-credit scene?

No. Joy of Man's Desiring has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Joy of Man's Desiring in?

The original language of Joy of Man's Desiring is French.

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