The Men who Stole the World: A System Built on Exploitation

The Men who Stole the World | A System Built on Exploitation | The Ripple Effect of Greed

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They are the bankers, traders, and executives who crossed the red line, putting personal gain above ethics, triggering financial chaos with global repercussions. "The Men Who Stole The World" delves into the world of high-stakes finance, exposing how greed and impunity among the elite of the financial world impoverished nations, plunged millions into unemployment, and fueled the rise of extremism worldwide.

The Men Who Stole The World
Year: 2018
Duration: 55 minutes
Production: Premières Lignes
Director: Benoît Bringer
Language: English
Country of Production: France

Through the voices of those who were there—bankers themselves, their families, former insiders, and those caught in the crossfire—the documentary paints a vivid picture of how the reckless actions of a few rippled out to affect millions. As tongues loosen a decade after the 2008 financial crisis, the film offers an unprecedented glimpse into the mechanisms and mindset of those responsible. What drove them to break moral boundaries? How did the system both exploit and protect them?

Beyond individual stories, "The Men Who Stole The World" examines the broader history of finance's descent over the past fifteen years, charting its impact on society. Did those truly responsible for the 2008 crisis face justice? And, perhaps most critically, has the world learned enough to prevent such catastrophic failures from happening again?

Benoît Bringer’s incisive storytelling reveals not just the extraordinary lives of the financial elite but also the fragility of a system that continues to walk a precarious line between profit and ruin. This documentary is a sobering investigation into the enduring consequences of unchecked power and the urgent need for accountability.

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