Movies and TvShows featuring "work-ethic" theme.
A political drama set in the White House, following the lives of the staff and the president, dealing with topics like American foreign policy, office politics, and government.
Set in an office of a psychoanalyst, the series follows the professional and personal day-to-day work of therapist Theo. Displayed daily, each episode of the plot is marked by the story of one of his patients, and the last episode of the week will always bring an assessment of Theo's by his supervisor Dora.
Better Off Ted is a quirky comedy series that takes place in an offbeat, high-concept workplace. It follows the life of Ted, a single father and scientist, as he navigates the shenanigans and absurdity of working in a research and development department of a corporate office. With a sarcastic tone and a satirical edge, the show explores workplace relationships, ethical dilemmas, and the relentless pursuit of scientific progress.
Morning Glory is a comedy about a young and ambitious TV producer, Becky Fuller, who is given the task of reviving a failing morning show. She faces various challenges and must navigate the egos and conflicts of the show's hosts and staff while trying to boost ratings. With her determination and relentless work ethic, Becky takes on the task of transforming the show into a success.
Fifteen young ambitious people are all working together in an empty building, some also live there. They try to achieve the same goal: having a selfmade business. Despite having the same goal, they're different people with different opinions about how to reach their goal. One of them is Sterre de Vries, who initiated the whole thing. Her father (Bert de Vries) is the owner of the building. It's all there: ambitions, arguments, secrets, intrigues, friendship, family ties, romance, lust.
E/R is a comedy TV show set in an emergency room, following the lives and hijinks of the staff who work there.
When a Japanese car company buys an American car factory, a clash of cultures ensues as the American workers try to adapt to their new Japanese management.
Fong (Miriam Yeung) is already at odds with Wu (Edison Chen), one of her bosses at an ad agency, when she makes a major mistake at work that puts her job on the line. To save herself, she feigns pregnancy, which, under Hong Kong law, means she cannot be fired for 10 months. However, while there may be some perks that accompany her "pregnancy," she is eventually forced to concoct increasingly elaborate lies and involve everyone around her in the charade.
In 'Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?', a man gets caught up in the glamorous and cutthroat world of advertising when he is tasked with finding a 'dream girl' to endorse a lipstick brand. As he navigates through the chaos of New York City and deals with ambitious executives, he realizes the price of fame and success.
A businessman struggles with the demands of his job, his family, and his own personal happiness in the aftermath of World War II. Set in the 1950s, the movie explores themes of business ethics, office politics, infidelity, and the impact of war on individuals and relationships.
2020 marks 100 years since the birth of Federico Fellini, the most prominent Italian director and one of the symbols of the insuperable cinematic heyday of mid-20th century. Fellini had always been a mysterious director, not only in his cryptic symbolism but also in his idiosyncratic, excessive mixture of psychoanalysis, Catholicism and faith in the mysterious. In this documentary, his relationship with the paranormal, luck and fate, alongside the coexistence of organized discourse and transcendence to the imaginary, is examined via friends, collaborators and distinguished fans (Friedkin, Gilliam, Chazelle). A great testimony to why rationalists and ideologists have a hard time with his work, ‘Fellini and the Spirits’ is an appropriate yet unexpected tribute.
Based on the novel, 'The Carpetbaggers' follows the life of a showbiz tycoon in Hollywood during the 1930s. It explores his manipulative nature, romantic rivalries, extramarital affairs, and the exploitation within the industry.
Filmworker is a captivating documentary that takes us deep into the life of Stanley Kubrick’s most loyal assistant Leon Vitali. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, we witness Vitali’s unwavering devotion and work ethic as he carries out various roles for Kubrick, from casting to color-timing. The film explores the sacrifices and challenges faced by Vitali, as well as his deep connection to Kubrick and the impact their collaboration had on both of their lives.
Set in 1950s New York City, 'The Best of Everything' follows the lives of three young women working at a publishing house. As they navigate the cutthroat world of corporate ladder climbing, they find themselves entangled in passionate affairs, facing unexpected challenges, and making life-altering decisions. The movie explores themes of love, ambition, infidelity, and the sacrifices one makes to succeed.
Idealistic 15-year-old Owen gets the chance of a lifetime to be the youth spokesman for U.S. Senate Candidate Lawrence Connor, only to be exploited in a fierce campaign of TV and radio ads, posters, interviews, and speaking engagements in the cut throat media-image-is-all world of American politics.
Three Little Pigs follows the story of three pigs named Fifer, Fiddler, and Practical, who build their houses out of different materials. The pigs' houses are put to the test when a sly and hungry wolf named Big Bad tries to blow them down. Each pig's work ethic and choice of building material determine their fate as they face a series of comedic and thrilling encounters with the wolf. This heartwarming tale teaches the importance of hard work, perseverance, and cleverness.
“Sweet Bananas traces the contrasting lives of some working class and upper class women, who end up all getting along.” -- E. Ann Kaplan
Waste Land is a documentary that follows artist Vik Muniz as he goes to the world's largest garbage dump in Rio de Janeiro and works with the catadores, or garbage pickers, to create art out of trash. The film explores the lives of the catadores and their struggles, as well as the transformative power of art and the importance of dignity for all individuals.
Spellbound tells the story of a group of talented children competing in a spelling bee championship. With their immigrant backgrounds and strong work ethic, these young contestants navigate through challenges and personal growth, capturing the hearts of the audience along the way.
Burning Out is literally a drama about life and death. For two years, the Belgian director Jérôme le Maire followed the members of a surgical unit in one of the biggest hospitals in Paris. Constantly under severe stress, understaffed and subject to severe budget cuts, employees fight each other for resources. Meanwhile the management imposes ever more stringent efficiency and profitability targets. All over Europe burnout has reached epidemic proportions among employees in the public and private sectors. Will we end up killing ourselves? Or will we be able to find meaning and joy at work?