Belgium Film TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT stars Marion Cotillard

TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT's plot can be summarized succinctly.  Sandra (Oscar winner Marion Cotillard) a wife/mother of 2 children after a short battle with depression, is fighting to regain her job.  Her brutish, manipulative boss has condescended to reinstate her if she is able to convince the majority of her 16 co-workers to save her job by forfeiting their 1000 euros bonus.  Sandra's despondency is palpable.  She is lethargic & detached; dependent on poppping Xanax.  "I'm nothing-I don't exist," she tells her husband.  Her husband tells her she does exist, for him & their children.  She also has a strong ally from her friend at work.  Both encourage her to fight for her job by appealing to the other co-workers in person. Sandra (in an unforgettable performance by Cotillard) persists with the demeaning task of beseeching others to save her job although this would cost them financial loss.  Furthermore, some fear repercussions at work.  The straight forward plot is a myriad of human behavior.  Some respond with hostility & violence.  Some are sheepish, wanting to know where others stand.  And, some are incredibly noble and altruistic; willing to risk the consequences in order to insure Sandra her rightful place at work & much needed income.  In her quest, Sandra displays dignity & understanding.  In turn, she is met with compassion & empathy by most when meeting face to face.  This extraordinary film by Belgian Rongione brothers was sorely overlooked by the Oscar Nom. Com.  Not only should this inspiring cosmos of humanity have been nominated, it should be taking home the Oscar for Best Foreign Film.