Strike

Synopsis

Strike (Original title: Grev) is a gripping 2021 drama featuring Itziar Ituño as the lead, set against the backdrop of a small urban community grappling with labor unrest. The film intricately portrays the challenges faced by workers as they organize a strike to fight for better conditions and fairness in a rapidly changing economic landscape. Ituño delivers a powerful performance bringing depth and authenticity to her role as a determined and compassionate protagonist. The narrative explores themes of solidarity, resilience, and social justice, providing a raw and poignant look into the complexities of modern workforce struggles. Its engaging storyline and realistic characterization invite the audience to reflect on collective action and personal sacrifice within contemporary society.

Cast

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  Itziar Ituño

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  Tansel Öngel

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  Pelin Batu

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  Nihan Aşıcı

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  Orhan Alkaya

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  Barış Kışlak

Reviews

Critically, Strike has been met with a generally positive reception. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a respectable approval rating, with critics praising Ituño's compelling performance and the film’s timely exploration of labor issues. A review from The Guardian highlighted its "authentic and heartfelt portrayal of working-class tensions," awarding it 4 out of 5 stars. Metacritic reflects a mixed to positive consensus with a score in the mid-60s, underlining the film's strong social message though noting some narrative pacing issues. IMDb users gave it a solid rating above 7.0, often commending the emotional depth and realism despite some predictability in its storytelling. Some critics, however, pointed out that the film occasionally falls into familiar tropes common within social drama genres, but overall, its earnestness and strong character dynamics have been widely appreciated across multiple platforms.