Ben je gefascineerd door de documentaire 'Der Fall Chodorkowski' uit 2011 en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 boeiende titels die vergelijkbare thema's behandelen, zoals macht, corruptie en politieke strijd. Perfect voor wie meer wil ontdekken over dit genre!

Wall Street (1987)
Beschreibung: A classic tale of ambition and moral compromise in the high-stakes world of stock trading. The film's iconic characters and sharp dialogue explore themes of greed and the cost of success.
Fakt: The famous 'Greed is good' speech was partly improvised by actor Michael Douglas, becoming a cultural touchstone.


Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
Beschreibung: A brutal examination of desperation and unethical behavior in a cutthroat sales environment. The film's intense dialogue and performances highlight the pressures of capitalism.
Fakt: The play and film were inspired by real-life experiences of playwright David Mamet, who once worked in a similar sales office.


Boiler Room (2000)
Beschreibung: A gritty look at the world of pump-and-dump stock scams, focusing on young brokers seduced by quick riches. The film critiques the toxic culture of greed and deception in finance.
Fakt: The script was inspired by director Ben Younger's experiences interviewing brokers at a real boiler room operation.


Michael Clayton (2007)
Beschreibung: A legal thriller that explores moral ambiguity and corporate malfeasance, following a 'fixer' for a powerful law firm. The film's slow-burn tension and ethical dilemmas resonate deeply.
Fakt: The screenplay was written over two decades before it was finally produced, with the writer refining it continuously during that time.


The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Beschreibung: A high-energy portrayal of excess and corruption in the stock market, following the rise and fall of a fraudulent broker. The film's frenetic pace and dark humor underscore the destructive allure of wealth.
Fakt: The real-life Jordan Belfort, on whom the film is based, makes a cameo appearance in the movie.


The Informant! (2009)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic take on corporate whistleblowing, based on the true story of a high-ranking executive who exposes price-fixing but has his own secrets. The film blends satire with psychological complexity.
Fakt: The real-life informant, Mark Whitacre, served as a consultant on the film, providing insights into his experiences.


The Big Short (2015)
Beschreibung: The film explores the complexities of financial systems and the moral ambiguities within high-stakes capitalism, focusing on the 2008 financial crisis. Its narrative style combines dark humor with a critical examination of greed and systemic failure.
Fakt: The film uses celebrity cameos to explain complex financial instruments, breaking the fourth wall to educate the audience.


Margin Call (2011)
Beschreibung: A tense, dialogue-driven drama set over a 24-hour period at a investment bank during the early stages of the financial crisis. It delves into ethical dilemmas and the human cost of corporate decisions.
Fakt: The film was shot in just 17 days, and many scenes were improvised by the actors to enhance realism.


Inside Job (2010)
Beschreibung: A documentary that meticulously dissects the causes of the 2008 financial crisis, exposing corruption and conflicts of interest in the financial industry. It presents a sobering critique of unchecked capitalism.
Fakt: The film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2011, praised for its thorough research and compelling narrative.


Too Big to Fail (2011)
Beschreibung: This film provides a behind-the-scenes look at the 2008 financial meltdown, focusing on the political and financial leaders who navigated the crisis. It highlights the interplay between power, money, and responsibility.
Fakt: The screenplay is based on Andrew Ross Sorkin's bestselling book, which involved hundreds of interviews with key figures in the crisis.
