Pierre is diligently overseeing the completion of the tumultuous construction site under his responsibility. An eco-district is due to arise from this bustling construction site. But for now, Pierre is ensuring that progress doesn't come at the cost of safety.

With Alarms, Nicolas Panay delivers a breathless social thriller, marking the second milestone in a cinematography as committed as it is identifiable. In the arena of a construction site governed solely by the laws of supply and demand, Nicolas makes the radical choice of intimacy, placing his camera as close as possible to reality and to his characters.