Movies and TvShows featuring "automotive-industry" theme.
Auto parts testing and engine-to-engine shootouts.
American Factory is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the clash of cultures between American and Chinese workers in an automotive factory in Ohio.
Based on the 1971 novel by Arthur Hailey, Wheels is about the automobile industry and the day-to-day pressures involved in its operation. The plot lines follow many of the topical issues of the day, including race relations, corporate politics, and business ethics. The auto company of the novel is a little-disguised Ford Motor Company and some of the characters are recognizable to company insiders.
Roger & Me is a comedic documentary that explores the devastating effects of corporate downsizing on the working class in Flint, Michigan. The film follows filmmaker Michael Moore as he sets out on a quest to confront Roger Smith, the Chairman of General Motors, about the company's decision to close several plants in Flint, leading to widespread unemployment and poverty. Moore's pursuit of Smith is met with excuses, disappointment, and a stark reminder of the stark class differences in American society.
A cinematic, character-driven insight to what it meant to produce and to own a car in communist times: the Socialist propaganda dreams and the hard reality of living that dream. The freedom that these slow and clumsy vehicles were giving to their owners; the cars as an instrument in the Cold War battle; legends and homemade tune-ups as an attempt to stand at least a little bit off the crowd.
Agnelli is a documentary film that tells the story of Gianni Agnelli, a legendary figure in the Italian automotive industry. Through interviews and archival footage, the film explores Agnelli's life, his impact on the automotive world, and his status as one of Italy's most influential industrialists. It delves into the challenges he faced, his personal life, and his role in shaping the Fiat company and the Italian economy. With a focus on his unique leadership style and larger-than-life personality, Agnelli offers a fascinating insight into a true icon of the industry.
A mix of Rock and Roll and Blues are the secret for successful rebellion. When I took my camera to the middle of France where the GM&S factory was threatened by a permanent shut down, I felt like something extraordinary was about to take place. And it did. The lyrics were written by workers who have had enough! The tune was composed by people not afraid to go against even the rules of revolt! The volume was loud enough to attract the media. Their working-class concert spread across France like wild fire. I sat out of sight, camera in hand, filming like catching fish in a barrel.
This documentary series delves into the life of John DeLorean, tracing his journey from a respected automobile engineer to a controversial figure through his involvement in a high-profile drug trafficking scandal. It explores the glamour and ambition that fueled DeLorean's rise in the automotive industry, as well as the lies and deceit that eventually led to his downfall. With interviews, archival footage, and insights from those who knew him, the series offers a captivating look into the enigmatic figure behind the iconic DeLorean car.
Trafic is a comedy film released in 1971. It follows the journey of a car designer named Monsieur Hulot as he tries to navigate through a traffic jam and get to a car show. Along the way, he encounters various comedic situations and interacts with other characters on the road. The film is known for its physical comedy and satire of modern society.
Bikes vs Cars is a documentary that explores the ongoing battle between bikes and cars in big cities. It highlights the challenges faced by activists who are trying to transform city transportation and reduce car culture. The film takes a critical look at the negative impact of car culture, such as traffic congestion, air pollution, and the lack of bicycle infrastructure. It showcases case studies from cities around the world, including Toronto, Bogota, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo, and Copenhagen.
Aston Martin is a name that has personified high quality, hand-built cars since early in the 20th century. Cars which have proudly carried the British Racing Green to a World Sports Car Championship and victories in major races around the world. Take a look back at one of Aston Martins most iconic models.
Car Crash: The Delorean Story is a documentary that explores the fascinating journey of the Delorean car, from its visionary creator to its eventual downfall. This film dives deep into the rise and fall of the Delorean DMC-12, offering an inside look at the automotive industry and the challenges faced by its pioneers. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, Car Crash: The Delorean Story paints a comprehensive picture of this iconic automobile.
Driving Dreams is the first film dedicated to the men who conceived some of the most remarkable and visionary car designs of the 20th Century. The designers of an era that many call the Italian Automotive Renaissance. A series of interviews of leading men in the field accompanied with stellar imagery of their projects and cars. Shot to capture the finest detail and emotion. A story kept alive, burgeoning with the passion of thousands of ardent followers and enthusiasts. A film celebrating true creativity, passion and beauty.
Station wagons were America's "workhorses on wheels." Today, they conjure images of outdated family photos, over-sized hairdos and unfashionable wooden siding. In 2011, Volvo - the leading premium wagon manufacturer - will discontinue the sale of its last wagon model in the United States. There are some, however, who still cling to these vehicles and what they stand for in American culture. Wagonmasters, a full-length documentary film, offers glimpses into the lives of such wagon enthusiasts, and tells the story of the station wagon as it represents a changing America over the last one hundred years.
Faced with climate change, many countries have embarked on the energy transition. Since the COP21 in 2015, which set demanding targets for reducing greenhouse gases, green energies have been on the rise. The electric car has thus become the mascot of this revolution. But manufacturers remain discreet about the carbon footprint of their cars marked "zero emission". Because not only do they consume electricity that is not always clean, but they also consume rare metals such as cobalt or lithium, the extraction of which causes havoc on the other side of the world. In China, for example, champion of rare metals, in Heilongjiang province, a carpet of toxic dust covers agricultural regions.
"In Pursuit of Excellence" is the story of the oldest and most well know automobile company in the world. Tracing the extensive history of Mercedes Benz from its first car, the three-wheeler, built before 1900 through the Indy winning race cars of the 1990s. Our cameras take you on a journey to meet the men and machines behind this legendary brand. In Pursuit of Excellence also includes exclusive interviews with senior company management and access to the Mercedes Benz company archives (one of the largest corporate archives in the world). We take you inside "The Hidden Garages" to see what can best be described as the Holy Grail for Mercedes Benz enthusiasts, as well as extensive footage from the Mercedes Benz Classic Car Restoration center in Fellbach, Germany, and material shot at the official Mercedes Benz Museum in Germany.
The name of car manufacturer Carl F. W. Borgward is still synonymous with the West German Wirtschaftswunder. For hundreds of thousands the "Isabella" from Borgward is the first car after the war while Borgward secures thousands of jobs in Bremen. But in 1961, the company of the passionate constructor goes surprisingly broke.
Swedish manager Bo Inge Andersson comes to the Russian city Togliatti to save the struggling automaker factory. He is asked for a revolution, but what he doesn't know is that nothing should change.