Synopsis
Capital in the Twenty-First Century is adapted from one of the most important books in recent years. By mixing references to pop culture and contributions from some of the most influential experts of our time, the film is a journey through the modern history of our societies. It compares wealth and power on the one hand, and social progress and inequality on the other.
A necessary reflection for understanding the world of today.
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Production and distribution (5)
- Executive Producer : Upside Distribution
- Co-production : France 3 Cinéma
- Foreign production company : GFC Films
- Film exports/foreign sales : STUDIOCANAL
- French distribution : Diaphana
Full credits (9)
- Executive Producer : Yann Le Prado
- Screenwriters : Justin Pemberton, Matthew Metcalfe, Thomas Piketty
- Director of Photography : Darryl Ward
- Editor : Sandie Bompar
- Foreign Producer : Matthew Metcalfe
- Author of original work : Thomas Piketty
- Co-producer : Catherine Madigan
- Press Attachés (film) : Laurence Granec, Vanessa Fröchen
- Participant : Thomas Piketty
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Technical details
- Type : Feature film
- Genres : Documentary
- Sub-genre : Documentary
- Themes : Economics, Society
- Production language : French, English
- Coproducer countries : France (51.0%), New Zealand (49.0%)
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