Capital (Le Capital - 2012)

Film Summary: Another French film by director Costa-Gavras, following the rise of Mark Tourny, an ambitious executive who suddenly becomes CEO of a major French bank after his predecessor falls ill. He finds himself facing hostile takeover attempts by American hedge funds, transforming into a ruthless player willing to sacrifice thousands of employees to strengthen his position and appease shareholders.

Economic Insight: A deep dive into the concept of "Financialization", where quick financial profits are prioritized over productive economy. The film highlights the doctrine of "Shareholder Value Maximization" and exposes how foreign hedge funds impose "Restructuring" policies and mass layoffs on European companies to raise stock prices in the short term.