Movies and TvShows featuring "severance-pay" theme.

In Barking Dogs Never Bite, an unemployed college professor becomes increasingly frustrated by the constant barking of dogs in his apartment building. His eventual attempt to silence them leads to a series of chaotic and humorous events. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this dark comedy explores themes of desperation, isolation, and the lengths people will go to in order to find peace.

Capitalism: A Love Story is a documentary film that examines the influence of capitalism on American society. It explores issues such as economic inequality, corporate malfeasance, and the global economic crisis of 2008. The film also delves into the concept of the American Dream and the ways in which it has been undermined by corporate greed and corruption. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal stories, it presents a critical perspective on the impact of capitalism on the lives of everyday Americans.

Urban Cowboy is a drama/romance movie set in Texas in the 1970s. The film follows a newlywed couple as they navigate the ups and downs of their tumultuous marriage. Set against the backdrop of the oil fields and honky-tonks of Houston, the movie explores themes of class differences, domestic violence, and the challenges of young love.

Four friends (two couples) play a game of truth on the evening after one of them, Ernesto, is mistakenly told by a doctor he has only three months to live. Ernesto's a sad sack, living with Lea at his parents', about to lose a job he got through his best friend, Alberto. Ernesto is also hopelessly in love with Alberto's fiancée, Susana - who, for her part, has gotten Lea a job as the sign-language interpreter on a local TV news show Susana anchors, a job Lea is about to lose. The truths that come out during the game, especially Ernesto's desire for Susana, create havoc. Alberto and Susana's wedding and Ernesto's new test results are coming soon.

In 'The Power,' a scientist is subjected to experiments that grant him extraordinary psychic powers. As he tries to control his newfound abilities, he becomes a target for a government agency that wants to exploit his powers. He must navigate a dangerous world of mind control, murder, and supernatural phenomena to survive.

Buenos Aires, 2019. Lucrecia, who jobs as a museum security guard, foresees a sharp rise in the dollar’s value with her pendulum and falls in love with a currency exchange house employee.

A factory worker in a struggling small town fights against all odds to keep his job when the factory is closing down. With the mental illness of his dead son haunting him, he finds solace in his job and maintains a routine that gives him purpose. When his job is threatened, he rallies his co-workers to stage a protest and fight for their livelihoods.

In 'Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity', a young Chinese girl uses Taoist principles to bring luck and happiness to her single mother, who is searching for love. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and learn valuable lessons about life and relationships. Set in the vibrant Chinatown community, this film explores themes of superstition, spirituality, and the power of positive thinking.

Laboratory Greece (2019) is a documentary that delves into the global economic and political crisis engulfing Greece. It highlights the effects of neoliberal policies, financial mismanagement, and social issues such as unemployment and poverty. Through interviews and in-depth analysis, the film offers a critical perspective on the Greek crisis and its ramifications on the European Union and the world.

After the Axe is a 1982 Canadian documentary film about executive firings.

Pertti works as telegraph operator on a ship. The ship arrives in Helsinki and Pertti looks forward to meet his mother and the neighbor girl, who he is in love. But his plans change, when he steps into a restaurant with the first officer of the ship on the first ashore.

Directed by Vasilis Vafeas