The Victoria System

David Kolski is a construction manager overseeing the creation of France's tallest tower in La Défense. He exists in a state of constant urgency, dealing with exhausted staff and extreme pressure from developers due to significant project delays. His life changes when he meets Victoria, a multinational human resources director known for her independence and rigid control over others. David becomes infatuated with her, eventually finding himself entangled in her calculated and dominant way of living.

This French comedy, drama, and romance was directed by Sylvain Desclous, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Laurette Polmanss. It is the second film Desclous has directed, following his 2014 work Mon héros. The movie stars Damien Bonnard as David and Jeanne Balibar as Victoria, with a supporting cast that includes Antonia Buresi, Sharif Andoura, Valentina Nesi, and Cédric Appietto.

Produced by Cinéfrance and Madison Films, the film was released on March 5, 2025, with a runtime of 86 minutes. It currently holds a rating of 5.7/10 on TMDB based on 18 votes.