In observance of International Workers’ Day, the Preámbulo program of the Centro de Cine, part of the Ministry of Culture and Youth, presents the special film series “Cinema and… The Worker,” a cinematic initiative that invites audiences to reflect on the complexities of labor in contemporary society.

The film series will take place at the Centro de Cine (CCPC) in San José, with free admission, from Thursday, April 30, to Saturday, May 2, 2026. Through a selection of international films, the festival explores the tensions, struggles, and contradictions that permeate the world of work: from precariousness to a loss of meaning, including difficult decisions that put human dignity at stake.

Stories that confront the reality of work

The program brings together deeply human stories featuring characters grappling with demanding, unfair, or dehumanizing work environments. Each film offers a unique perspective on what happens when work ceases to be synonymous with stability.

No Other Choice (2025, Park Chan-wook)

Thursday, April 30 | 7:00 p.m.
A man is fired after 25 years of service at a paper company. Desperate to find work, he makes a radical decision that leads him to cross disturbing boundaries in his struggle to survive.


The Working Class Goes to Hell (2023, Mladen Djordjevic)

Friday, May 1 | 7:00 p.m.
Following the closure of a factory, a group of workers turns to the supernatural as a way to regain their dignity and sense of purpose, in a story that blends social commentary with dark elements.


Saturday, May 2: Decisions and Connections

Brillantes (2023, Sylvie Gautier)

4:00 p.m.
Karine, a mother and homemaker, finds herself at a crossroads when her job security is threatened. Torn between her principles and her needs, she must decide how far she is willing to go to protect her family.


All We Imagine as Light (2024, Payal Kapadia)

7:00 p.m.
In Mumbai, the lives of two women intertwine amid routines, desires, and silences. A trip out of the city creates a space where intimacy is transformed, revealing new possibilities.


Sensorial Sunsets