Merci | Patron! (2016)

The film centres on , former textile workers in Northern France who lost their jobs when LVMH moved production of Kenzo suits to cheaper markets. Living on just €400 a month and facing the loss of their home, they become the focal point of Ruffin's elaborate sting operation. Ruffin uses hidden cameras and undercover tactics to trick LVMH executives into providing the family with financial compensation and a permanent job. Key Themes & Social Impact

: The documentary's release and its screenings in public squares became a major catalyst for the Nuit Debout ("Up All Night") protests against proposed labor law reforms in France in 2016. Merci patron! (2016)

Thanks Boss / Merci patron ! (2016) - Trailer (English Subs) The film centres on , former textile workers

: The film highlights the human cost of industrial relocation, specifically focusing on the deindustrialized region of Northern France. Key Themes & Social Impact : The documentary's

: The film faced significant hurdles, including the withdrawal of state funding and allegations that Arnault-owned media outlets, like Le Parisien, were barred from covering it. Reception and Performance

: It creates a sharp contrast between the extreme wealth of Arnault and the dire poverty of his former employees.

(2016) is a satirical French documentary directed by journalist François Ruffin . Often compared to the style of Michael Moore, the film follows Ruffin's "Robin Hood-esque" mission to help a family financially ruined by the outsourcing practices of Bernard Arnault , the CEO of luxury conglomerate LVMH and one of France's wealthiest men. Executive Summary