À Nous la Liberté is a comedic and musical film that satirizes the dehumanization of factory workers in modern society. The story follows two friends who meet while serving time in prison and later reunite as successful businessmen. However, their success is short-lived as they both yearn for freedom and escape the confines of their automated factory jobs. The film explores themes of mass production, industrial exploitation, and the impact of automation on the human experience.
The Automat is a documentary film that delves into the cultural phenomenon of the Automat restaurant, a symbol of American food culture in the mid-20th century. The film traces the history of the restaurant chain, from its early mass production and automation to its eventual decline. Through interviews with comedians, historians, and restaurateurs, as well as archive footage and movie clips, the film captures the nostalgia and Americana associated with the Automat. It also explores the impact of changing times, cultural diversity, and evolving food industry trends on the restaurant's popularity and ultimate demise.
MAN is an animated movie that explores the consequences of unchecked consumerism and environmental exploitation. It portrays a world where profit motives and indifference to nature lead to the destruction of the environment, resulting in ecological disasters and the extinction of various species. The movie serves as a social critique on capitalism and mass production, using metaphor and allegory to address issues such as pollution, waste, and animal cruelty.
A Sixth Part of the World (1926) is a documentary that explores the industrialization and cultural diversity of the Soviet Union in the 1920s. It showcases different regions and customs, highlighting the progress made in agriculture and industry. The film emphasizes the communist ideals of equality and the development of a communist society.
Canned Dreams shows the multi-branching network of the modern food industry. The Finnish consumer buys a can in the grocery store, but where from far away do the raw materials and packaging materials for the preserves come from - and through how many hands? The film not only traces the various stages of the production process, but gives a voice to the people who work as part of it.
Our Daily Bread is a documentary that exposes the inner workings of the modern industrial food system, showcasing the mass production and assembly line processes involved in producing our daily meals. The film highlights various aspects of the industry, from factory workers to animal welfare concerns, and sheds light on the impact of industrialization on our food supply.
Hans, a mouse from Germany, comes to America to visit his cousin Willie, and learns about the wonders of the capitalist system.
Historical short showing how Eli Whitney (best known for the invention of the cotton gin) played a significant role in the introduction of mass production techniques to the USA in the late 18th century.
Think Global, Act Rural is a documentary that explores the consequences of industrial agriculture, focusing on issues such as economic inequality, pesticide use, soil degradation, and the exploitation of farmers. The film highlights the importance of sustainable and organic farming practices.
Hard criticism of excessive consumption and exploitation of natural resources by our society.
In a factory school, a rebellious robotic child creates havoc with his antisocial behavior. The school's authorities struggle to control him as he challenges conformity and mass production. A dark comedy exploring parenting, rebellion, and the irony of authority.
Kadu, a boy from Pakil, Laguna, experiences the dissolution of tradition as it gives way to capitalism in the form of Madame, a foreigner who initially came to their village as a customer during the Festival of Turumba.
The single mother Leonie has great worries: Since her ex-boyfriend left her a huge debt mountain, knows the young cosmetics saleswoman hardly how to make a living. In her distress, Leonie decides to catch a millionaire. She is on the verge of falling in love with her new colleague Oliver. What Leonie does not suspect: The alleged temporary worker is in truth no less than the son of her employer - and thus a "real" millionaire
Part-live-action, part-animation short about the importance of industrial research in a capitalist society, with a focus on the development of nylon fiber.
Film inspired by Ford's "Cycle of Production" exhibit at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. At the Rouge plant in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford assembly line employees do their jobs to the accompaniment of an orchestra. "From the earth come materials to be transformed by Ford men, management and machines," begins the narrator as animated purchase orders stream from the corporate headquarters. Puppets transport raw materials to Ford's Rouge plant, where the fantasy switches to live action. The company's 28 millionth car is built to Edwin Ludig's Symphony in F, with "F" standing for Ford.
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