French
Behind the busy scenes of a fancy restaurant, Clément, 26, a new waiter with a fragile smile, struggles with panic attacks and tries to fit in with a mixed team. In this world, full of rude jokes, unspoken rules, and the pressure of serving, every move matters: the smallest mistake can cause teasing or silent dislike. Among his coworkers are Mélodie, sharp-tongued; Karim, charming but tired; and Solène, mysterious and distant, who unsettles Clément. Rivalries, jokes about “quotas,” and small humiliations show a world where masculinity, ego, and insecurity clash. As the evening goes on, an inappropriate joke by Clément sparks rumors and misunderstandings, which he tries to fix at the cost of the service. GLUTE uses dark humor to show the social dynamics of a busy service, looks at masculinity, and reveals the cruelty of power. Beyond the satire, the film is about loneliness, wanting recognition, and searching for meaning in a strange environment.