EFF: The Odd-Job Men

“Overflowing with originality, audacity and a mad urge to try new things.” — Cineuropa 

The Odd-Job Men tells the story of a week in the life of Moha, Valero and Pep, all three workers in a small plumbing and electricity company in the outskirts of Barcelona. Moha, the youngest, is on a one-week trial period with the company. He is shy but does surprisingly well with customers. He's set to replace Pep, who is about to retire. However, Valero is not at all comfortable with Pep retiring. He doubts Moha has what it takes, or that customers will accept a Moroccan worker. So begins a week in which all three men navigate a series of challenges that the job throws at them.

A multi-award winner at Locarno International Film Festival, The Odd Job Men is a a smart and insightful comedy about masculinity and the immigrant experience.  

Rating

E

Language

Spanish, Catalan (English subtitles)

Cast

Mohamed Mellali, Valero Escolar, Pep Sarrà

Director

Neus Ballús