The Promotion (2014) (2014)

Plot

Lorenz Fuchs, a middle-aged accountant, grapples with the drudgery of his bleak and repetitive existence. His perception of the world as hostile and unwelcoming defines his life until an unexpected promotion from his boss disrupts his monotonous routine. This revelation exposes Lorenz’s emotional struggles, prompting buried memories of past trauma to resurface. As his carefully constructed defenses begin to crumble, a simmering rage ignites, leading him down a dark path of violence and chaos. Over the course of 48 hours, Lorenz confronts the absurdity of his life in a shocking turn of events.