When a drifter named Dempsey is mistaken for a gunman, he finds himself becoming a ranch foreman for a female ranch owner in Wyoming. As he becomes involved in a battle over land ownership, Dempsey must navigate the dangers of predatory capitalism and hold onto his own principles.
When Largo Winch, an adopted son and heir to a billionaire's empire, inherits the company after his father's suspicious death, he becomes the target of hostile takeovers, assassination attempts, and a sinister plot to destroy his legacy. Largo must navigate a world of ruthless business dealings, crooked businessmen and women, and a nonlinear timeline to uncover the truth and protect his inheritance.
Guava Island tells the story of a musician living on a tropical island who faces tragedy and exploitation while trying to pursue his dreams. He is caught in a struggle between the oppressive rule of a paramilitary group and the pursuit of the American dream. Along the way, he must navigate relationships, love, and the moral dilemmas that come with his choices.
Planet of the Humans is a documentary that delves into the destructive impact of human activities on the planet, highlighting issues such as overpopulation, deforestation, the use of fossil fuels, and the consequences of capitalism. It examines how greed and corporate interests have contributed to the decline of the environment, and suggests that changes in energy policy and a shift towards renewable energy sources are necessary for sustainability.
At War is a drama that revolves around a labor strike and the fight against globalization. The movie explores the challenges faced by workers as they battle against economic pressure, broken promises, and the closure of their factory. It delves into the themes of class struggle, worker exploitation, and the desperate struggle for justice and solidarity.
Tomorrow is a documentary that showcases various solutions to environmental and societal challenges, focusing on sustainable agriculture, local economies, and renewable energy. It discusses alternative models to capitalism and the importance of cooperation and community involvement. The film takes viewers to different locations around the world, including Iceland, Copenhagen, Denmark, Chennai, India, and highlights innovative initiatives in each place. It also explores the impact of industrialization on the environment and the tipping point towards mass extinction.
My Piece of the Pie is a comedy-drama film set in London and Paris. It tells the story of a cleaning lady who loses her job due to financial speculation and forms an unlikely bond with a wealthy trader. The film explores themes of social contrast, capitalism, and the struggles of single mothers. As the cleaning lady tries to overcome her financial difficulties, she gets involved in protests and confronts the challenges of the modern world.
Thanks Boss! is a hilarious comedy documentary that takes a satirical look at the capitalist society and the effects of corporate downsizing and unemployment. Through hidden-camera pranks, the film exposes the absurdities of the business world, highlighting the struggles of the working class and critiquing the concept of capitalism.
Two scriptwriter friends with opposing personalities fuss and fight as they cobble together a script for a modern political film. Their arguments seem endless, they constantly stray from the plot, but the story slowly takes shape around garage mechanics at Moliterno & co. who fight a multinational in order to save their business.
One of the most popular Lebanese films of the late 1990s, Around the Pink House is a story that explores the changing urban landscape of Beirut after the Civil War. La maison rose (the pink house) is an old mansion in Beirut where the Nawfal family found shelter during the Civil War. Unfortunately for them, their immediate environment is rapidly changing, as many of the old shell-ridden buildings are being torn down and replaced by new construction projects. When Mattar, the owner of the pink house, decides to sell it to make room for a large commercial centre, the residents of the neighbourhood become divided between the shopkeepers and businessmen in favour of a different kind of modernity.
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