The Method

The Method

Year: 2007

Runtime: 115 min

Language: English

Director: Marcelo Piñeyro

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Seven driven strangers are summoned to a secretive corporation for a peculiar job interview centered around the unsettling Grönholm Method. As the process unfolds, they discover it's a dangerous competition where applicants are systematically eliminated. Facing mounting pressure and paranoia, they must uncover who is orchestrating the ruthless game and fight to survive the escalating tension and deceit.

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1

Protest in Madrid

As seven candidates arrive for a job interview in Madrid, public protests erupt in the streets against the IMF-World Bank Summit. The demonstrations highlight rising tensions regarding workers' rights and globalization, setting a chaotic backdrop for the interview.

Madrid
2

Group Interview Begins

The candidates gather in a corporate meeting room high above the city to start the group interview. Tensions rise when one candidate refuses to comply with redundant paperwork, questioning the legitimacy of the Grönholm Method being employed.

Corporate Meeting Room
3

Identifying the Traitor

The group is tasked with identifying a traitor among them, as one candidate is secretly working for the corporation. Carlos and Nieves, who are familiar with each other, vouch for their past, but ultimately the group votes for Enrique, whose status remains ambiguous.

4

Selecting a Leader

The candidates decide to elect a leader, ultimately selecting Julio who has a controversial past. As the candidates debate giving him a second chance, Ana's vote seals his expulsion from the group, revealing the cutthroat nature of their selection process.

5

Survival Scenario

Faced with a hypothetical scenario of survival after a nuclear holocaust, the candidates must decide who gets into a bunker. Promising to bear children, Nieves plays to the men's instincts, but Ana's expulsion due to age and gender exposes the biases in their decision-making.

6

Break and Discussion

During a break, receptionist Montse informs the candidates of the chaos outside while the protests escalate. Ricardo reveals his past as a union leader to Enrique, hinting that the company could have damaging information on him.

Corporate Meeting Room
7

Pressure and Betrayal

As pressure mounts, Enrique breaks down and inadvertently betrays Ricardo's secret identity as a company psychologist. The revelation shakes the atmosphere, highlighting the moral complexities and personal sacrifices involved.

8

Shirt Exchange and Manipulation

An odd exchange of shirts occurs among Carlos, Fernando, and Nieves, showcasing the competitive spirit among the candidates. This moment escalates when Fernando attempts to seduce Nieves, but she adeptly uses the situation to manipulate him, leaving him frustrated.

9

Ball Game Tension

Ricardo introduces a ball game to ease tensions, with each candidate impersonating a different nationality. What starts as a light exercise quickly turns contentious, leading to insults and triggering Fernando's feelings of confusion and aggression.

10

Flirting and Strategy

During the break, Carlos and Nieves engage in flirtation, reflecting on their past relationship and contemplating their future. They decide to unite and leave the selection process together, questioning the value of the job versus their connection.

11

The Dilemma of Love and Ambition

As Nieves retrieves her coat, she hesitates before the door, knowing it could secure her a job at the cost of her relationship with Carlos. This pivotal moment underscores the conflict between personal desires and professional aspirations.

Corporate Meeting Room
12

Carlos's Choice

Carlos faces his own dilemma in the elevator, torn between love and ambition. Ultimately deciding to return to the meeting room, he focuses on winning the job, demonstrating the extent to which the environment distorts human relationships.

13

Leaving the Building

As Nieves exits the corporate building, she is confronted with the aftermath of the violent protests outside. The once vibrant atmosphere has transformed into a desolate scene, symbolizing her lost opportunities and the hefty toll of ambition.

Madrid
14

Nieves's Journey Home

Walking through the desolate streets, Nieves processes her experiences and choices throughout the day. The reality of her surroundings serves as a stark reminder of what she sacrificed for the sake of love over ambition.

Madrid

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