Ricky and his family live in Newcastleupon-Tyne. After losing his job as a construction worker, Ricky picks up a living as a delivery driver, for which he receives fees rather than wages. His contract means he has to rent a van from the firm and meet strict delivery targets. From that point onwards, his debts increase, putting the whole family under stress. Sorry We Missed You is the most recent film by British cinematographer Ken Loach (I, Daniel Blake). Loach’s film is based on the theme of zero-hour contracts and portrays the struggle of families trying  to survive from this type of employment.

After the screening, Prof. Dr. Joan Muysken will discuss the film and talk about the future of employment. Prof. dr. Joan Muysken is emeritus professor general economics at UM and is specialized in labour economics. In one of his most notable works, FULL EMPLOYMENT ABANDONED, he presents theoretical and empirical critique of neo-liberal approach to unemployment and argues that it is a reflection of systemic policy failures.

In cooperation with Lumière Cinema.