Movies and TvShows featuring "economist" theme.
Adults in the Room is a drama film based on the memoir by Yanis Varoufakis, recounting his experiences as the Finance Minister of Greece during negotiations with the European Union. The film explores the political and financial turmoil faced by Varoufakis, as well as the impact of austerity measures and the Greek debt crisis.
In 'The Internecine Project,' a British spy, who is also a prominent economist, is blackmailed by a secret organization to assassinate a government official. As he navigates through a complex network of informers, spies, and internal conflicts, he must uncover the truth and stop the assassination before it's too late. Set in London during the Cold War era, the story delves into themes of espionage, political corruption, and the lengths people will go to protect their own interests.
One Peace at a Time is a film by Turk and Christy Pipkin. It was produced by The Nobelity Project and was premiered to a sold out audience at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, USA, on April 14, 2009. It is the sequel to the film Nobelity. It has been shown all across the United States and in multiple countries across the world
The Flaw is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the complexities of the financial crisis, examining the factors that led to its occurrence and the impact it had on individuals and society as a whole. Through interviews with economists, bankers, and everyday citizens, the film provides a comprehensive analysis of the flawed economic and regulatory systems that contributed to the crisis, shedding light on the need for reform and accountability.
The economists behind the implementation of the most extreme capitalist system in the world observe with surprise the discontent of its countrymen. For the first time, they tell the story of how they became Milton Friedman's students in Chicago in the 1950s and what were they willing to do to pursue their extreme economic ideas, aided by Pinochet's dictatorship in the 70s. Unseen images and testimonies that allow us to understand the historic process that transformed the Chilean people and Chile in the country that it is today, an image of success and discontent.
Jordi is going to make it big, cost what it may, juggling a stock exchange portfolio; Cristina combines booze, drugs and sex in the celebration of her birthday; and Pau, in search of strong emotions, turns to violence, xenophobic attitude. Three young protagonists flee towards the future in the pursuit of an illusory happiness.
Dismissed following an unfortunate initiative, financial advisor Benoît Lepape decides to work for his uncle, a union activist. His capitalist methods will surprise at first, but quickly bring in a lot of money.
The new young director of the car depot shows energy and the ability to come to an agreement with everyone for the common good, but his principle “you - for me, I - for you” has not yet been approved by the car depot team...
The Real Adam Smith: Ideas That Changed The World is a documentary that delves into the life and philosophy of Adam Smith, a Scottish economist and philosopher who shaped modern economic theory. The film explores Smith's ideas on free trade, self-interest, and the market economy, and highlights their impact on the global economy and society. It also examines how Smith's ideas continue to influence our understanding of wealth, business, and morality.
A private eye finds that her professional and personal lives are beginning to intertwine in this French drama. Maxime Chabrier (Anémone) is a woman in her mid-40s who works as a private detective. Despite her chain smoking and sloppy appearance, Maxime is regarded as a skilled investigator by her colleagues and considered the best PI at her agency by her boss. While Maxime has romantic dalliances with both men and women, she hasn't been involved in a long-term relationship since she left her husband 15 years ago. However, Maxime is hired to look into a case that suggests that her former husband has become involved with insurance fraud, which brings her into contact with her 17-year-old son Baptiste (Gregoire Colin) for the first time since the divorce. Just as Maxime is trying to mend fences with her son and find out what her ex has gotten himself into, she finds herself falling in love with Jacques (Michel Didym), an economist.
Capitalism Hits the Fan is a documentary that delves into the various economic crises and explores the inherent flaws of capitalism. Through interviews and analysis, it explains the consequences of financial crises, stock market crashes, and the exploitation within the system. Drawing on Marxist and neoliberal critiques, the film provides a thought-provoking perspective on the current state of the economy.
The last shots had been fired in the First World War — but peace had yet to be made. Inspired by Margaret MacMillan’s acclaimed work of popular history, Paris 1919 takes us inside the most ambitious peace talks in history, revisiting the event with a vivid sense of narrative. Evoking a pivotal moment when peace seemed possible, director Paul Cowan reflects upon the hard-learned lessons of history.
Still reluctant to call it quits on her dying marriage, a conventional Athenian housewife gets caught up in a whirlwind romance with a successful man. Will this deliciously dangerous affair lead to true love or sharp disappointment?
Overdraft is an award-winning film featuring leading thinkers and policymakers from across the aisle exploring major topics such as entitlement programs, defense spending, tax reform and the choices that America’s debt forces on individuals and businesses. Independently produced, Overdraft was launched in August 2012, and made available for broadcast on public television for two years through the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA).
Three archaeologists learn about the impact television, especially the CBS network, had on postwar America.