The Work of Days (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 5.9

The Work of Days poster

Released in 2014, The Work of Days is a documentary film directed by Bruno Baillargeon.

What it’s about. Three artists have shared a studio for over thirty years when one of them is hit by cancer. Meanwhile, they all keep working, expressing their thoughts and feelings by craft, gesture, art, and poetry. A film about friendship and the people we love, about the shared heritage we leave behind and the things we take with us when we go. A film about life, but also about death and how we see life through it. A film about time and how it shapes us as we are.

Who’s in it. The Work of Days stars Louis-Pierre Bougie as Self, François-Xavier Marange as Self and Denis Saint-Pierre as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Work of Days has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on GuideDoc. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Work of Days page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Work of Days tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Work of Days (2014)?
In GB, The Work of Days is available to stream on GuideDoc. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Work of Days worth watching?
The Work of Days holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Work of Days?
The Work of Days stars Louis-Pierre Bougie, François-Xavier Marange and Denis Saint-Pierre.
When was The Work of Days released?
The Work of Days was released in 2014.