Time Out (French: Temps mort) is a 2023 Belgian-French drama film directed by Ève Duchemin in her directorial debut.

The story focuses on their emotional turmoil, revealing the difficulty of resuming a normal life even for a brief period outside the prison walls.

[1] Jérôme Garcin from L'Obs called it a "heartbreaking debut," supported by "three exceptional actors" and directed by a filmmaker deeply engaged with themes of social struggle and marginalization.

[2] Christophe Caron from La Voix du Nord described the experience as a "torrent of fragile and disordered emotions," with an uncertain outcome that leaves the audience deeply moved.

It focuses on their attempts to reconnect with family members and navigate the challenges of rebuilding relationships damaged by their time in prison.