Topic: Business & Stock Exchange

Direction William T. Still

Synopsis The Money Masters (1996) is an extensive, three-and-a-half-hour non-fiction documentary that delves into the intricate concepts of money, debt, and taxation, tracing their evolution from ancient biblical times to the modern era. The film explores the historical context of fractional-reserve...

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Leonardo DiCaprio · Jonah Hill · Margot Robbie · Kyle Chandler

Synopsis The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) follows the rise and fall of ambitious stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio), who navigates the cutthroat world of New York finance during the 1990s. Starting from humble beginnings, Belfort quickly ascends to wealth and...

Direction Charles Ferguson

Cast Gylfi Zoega · Andri Snær Magnasson · Sigridur Benediktsdottir · Paul Volcker

Synopsis Inside Job (2010) is an eye-opening documentary directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Charles Ferguson, known for his work on "No End In Sight." This groundbreaking film delves into the hidden realities of the 2008 economic crisis, which led to a...

Direction Michelangelo Antonioni

Cast Alain Delon · Monica Vitti · Francisco Rabal · Louis Seigner

Synopsis L'eclisse (The Eclipse) (1962) unfolds in the outskirts of Rome, where a translator named Vittoria ends her engagement with her boyfriend, a writer named Ricardo, following a tumultuous evening. Vittoria then travels to the city center to meet her mother,...

Direction Gabriele Muccino

Cast Will Smith · Thandie Newton · Jaden Smith · Dan Castellaneta

Synopsis The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) follows the inspiring journey of Chris Gardner (Will Smith), a dedicated father navigating the challenges of single parenthood and financial hardship. After his partner (Thandie Newton) leaves due to the relentless pressure of their economic...

Direction Xavier Giannoli · Frédéric Planchon

Cast Vincent Lindon · Niels Schneider · Ramzy Bedia · Olga Kurylenko

Synopsis D'argent et de sang (2023) is a gripping 12-episode series set in 2005, where Europe introduces a carbon tax to combat climate change, but it inadvertently becomes a "pollute if you pay" scheme for major corporations. The story revolves around...

Direction Francesco Rosi

Cast Gian Maria Volonté · Luigi Squarzina · Gianfranco Ombuen · Edda Ferronao

Synopsis The Mattei Affair (1972) chronicles the life and mysterious death of Enrico Mattei, a pivotal figure in Italy's post-war history. Initially a resistance fighter against Nazi occupation, Mattei later became a key player in Italy's energy sector, founding A.G.I.P. and...

Direction Aleix Saló

Direction Alex Gibney

Synopsis Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) delves into the intricate details of one of the most notorious corporate scandals in history, chronicling how the highest-ranking officials of America's seventh-largest corporation amassed over a billion dollars in ill-gotten gains....

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Walter Huston · Pat O'Brien · Kay Johnson · Constance Cummings

Synopsis American Madness (1932) unfolds during the challenging 1930s, amidst the Great Depression. The narrative revolves around Thomas Dickson, whose bank's Board of Directors pressures him to merge with New York Trust and step down. Dickson stands firm in his refusal....

Direction James Foley

Cast Al Pacino · Ed Harris · Jack Lemmon · Jonathan Pryce

Synopsis Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) follows a group of real estate salesmen in Chicago who are in a fierce competition for the most promising sales leads at a small firm specializing in properties in desirable locations like Florida and Arizona. The...

Direction Brian Koppelman · David Levien · Andrew Ross Sorkin · Neil Burger

Cast Paul Giamatti · Damian Lewis · Maggie Siff · David Costabile

Synopsis Billions (TV Series) (2016) delves into the high-stakes world of New York's elite, focusing on the intense rivalry between U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and hedge fund magnate Bobby "Axe" Axelrod. The series chronicles the lives of these two formidable figures...

Direction David Yates

Cast David Suchet · Matthew Macfadyen · Shirley Henderson · Cillian Murphy

Synopsis The Way We Live Now (TV Miniseries) (2001) is a captivating TV miniseries consisting of 4 episodes. The narrative revolves around Augustus Melmotte, a European-born financier whose past is as enigmatic as his business practices. Melmotte is often referred to...

Direction Fielder Cook

Cast Van Heflin · Ed Begley · Everett Sloane · Beatrice Straight

Synopsis Patterns (1956) delves into the intense and destructive rivalry within the executive echelon of Ramsey & Co., a powerful New York industrial giant led by Walter Ramsey, a chilling, manipulative, and merciless figure. The narrative also follows Bill Briggs, Ramsey's...

Direction Rumle Hammerich

Cast Lars Mikkelsen · Henning Moritzen · Charlotte Munck · Burkhard Forstreuter

Synopsis Headhunter (2009) follows Martin Vinge, a 35-year-old former journalist turned successful headhunter, who is discreetly approached by N.F. Sieger, the 85-year-old CEO of Denmark's leading shipping company and oil conglomerate. Sieger tasks Martin with identifying a suitable successor to the...

Direction Adam McKay

Cast Christian Bale · Steve Carell · Ryan Gosling · John Magaro

Synopsis The Big Short (2015) follows three interconnected narratives set against the backdrop of the 2005 U.S. mortgage housing crisis. Michael Burry, an unconventional hedge fund manager at Scion Capital, is convinced that the U.S. housing market is a bubble on...

Direction Michael Moore

Cast Michael Moore

Synopsis Capitalism: A Love Story (2009) delves into the worldwide economic downturn and the state of the U.S. economy during the shift from the departing Bush Administration to the incoming Obama Administration. The film scrutinizes the impact of capitalism on society,...

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Michael Douglas · Charlie Sheen · Daryl Hannah · Terence Stamp

Synopsis Wall Street (1987) follows the journey of Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), a driven young stockbroker in the bustling financial hub of 1980s New York. By day, he works diligently for his firm, but his true ambition lies in securing a...

Direction Christian Wallace · Stephen T. Kay · Taylor Sheridan · Michael Friedman

Cast Billy Bob Thornton · Demi Moore · Jon Hamm · Andy García

Synopsis Landman (2024) unfolds over 10 gripping episodes, transporting viewers to the bustling boomtowns of West Texas. This contemporary narrative delves into the high-stakes world of oil rigs, where rugged workers and ambitious billionaires are driving an unprecedented economic surge. The...

Direction Baldvin Zophoníasson

Cast Hera Hilmar · Thor Kristjansson · Ingvar Þórðarson · Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson