Capital in the Twenty-First Century

2019 1h 43m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 78

Documentary

Synopsis

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Film adaptation of French economist Thomas Piketty's ground-breaking global bestseller of the same name: an eye-opening journey through wealth and power.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Thomas Piketty
Self - Author
Ian Bremmer
Self
Lucas Chancel
Self
Bryce Edwards
Self
Rana Foroohar
Self
Francis Fukuyama
Self
Simon Johnson
Self
Paul Mason
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Justin Pemberton
Languages: English, French
Countries: France, New Zealand

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, New Zealand.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Justin Pemberton, shot by Darryl Ward. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jean-Benoît Dunckel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sandie Bompar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Thomas Piketty and Ian Bremmer and Lucas Chancel carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5723056 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Justin Pemberton directs. Darryl Ward behind the camera. Jean-Benoît Dunckel scores. Sandie Bompar cuts. Produced in France, New Zealand. Dialogue in English, French.

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1Released 7 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.
3International production across 2 countries: France, New Zealand.
4Directed by Justin Pemberton, shot by Darryl Ward. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Jean-Benoît Dunckel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Sandie Bompar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Thomas Piketty and Ian Bremmer and Lucas Chancel carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt5723056 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 78 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Released under 11 different titles around the world.