The story follows Hime Arikawa, whose absent parents have left him saddled with a huge debt. After being saved from debt collectors by three girls on the student council, in exchange for paying off his debt, he agrees to spend the rest of his high school career dressed as a girl.
19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated. Determined to help twelve Jewish workers, she decides to shelter them in the safest place she can think of – the basement of the German Major's house. Over the next eight months, Irena uses her wit, humour and immense courage to hide her friends as long as possible.
Street of Shame tells the story of women working in a brothel in post-war Japan, highlighting the desperate conditions they face, their struggles with poverty, and their hopes for a better life. The film explores themes of shame, despair, and survival in a society recovering from the ravages of war.
A reporter, while investigating a crime boss, gets framed for murder. He is sent to prison where he quickly befriends a gangster and together they fight against corruption. The reporter must prove his innocence and take down the criminals from within the prison walls.
A judge in Luxembourg deals with the challenges of being a single mother and balancing her career. She becomes involved in a case concerning a mother who is facing expulsion and struggles to repay her debts. As she navigates through the complexities of the legal system, she also grapples with her own personal issues, including a terminal illness.
This is the story of the foundation sire of the Morgan Horse Breed.
Matti: Hell Is for Heroes is a biographical comedy-drama that follows the life of a ski jumper. Set in the years 1984 and 1988, the movie explores the journey of the protagonist, his struggles with marriage, heavy drinking, and debt, and his ultimate redemption. The plot also delves into the dynamics of the Olympic Games, domestic violence, and the ski jumping community.
A scorned woman dreams of revenge on the man who betrayed her.
War By Other Means is a 1992 television documentary by John Pilger and David Munro concerning loans to developing countries from the World Bank which cause them to pay more interest then they ever receive in international aid ("debt as a weapon"). It also analyses Structural Adjustment Programs, which are proclaimed to enable countries to compete in the global economy, but have the effect of lowering wages which results in the transfer of wealth from poor to rich. It features Dr. Susan George, author of The Debt Boomerang.
The New Rulers of the World is a documentary that delves into the effects of globalization, exposing the unequal power dynamics between corporations and developing countries. It examines the exploitation of workers, economic inequality, and the consequences of foreign investment. The film sheds light on issues such as sweatshops, worker exploitation, income inequality, and the corruption that often accompanies corporate takeovers.
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