Master of the Universe

Name: Master of the Universe
Director: Marc Bauder
Released: 2013

Marc Bauder 2013

Investment bankers are the real Masters of the Universe, not politicians, armies or even countries. In economic powerhouse Germany, a top banker gives a disturbing insider’s account of his emotions, motivations and predictions. The banking system disconnects bankers from the outside world, making self-reflection about their work impossible. This film reveals a parallel universe of extreme income and merciless pressure.

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Running Time:	88 min.
Subject(s):	Business, Economy, European History, Investigative Journalism, Politics, Society
Language(s):	English, German
Subtitles:	English
Director(s):	Marc Bauder
Producer(s):	Marc Bauder, Markus Glaser, Wolfgang Widerhofer, Nikolaus Geyrhalter, Michael Kitzberger
Cinematographer:	Boerres Weiffenbach
Editor(s):	Hansjoerg Weissbrich, Rune Schweitzer
Production Company:	Bauder Film

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Variety

Former investment banker Rainer Voss gets his closeup in Marc Bauder's riveting documentary.
Film Journal International

Marc Bauder's quietly disturbing film is near-perfect.
New York Times

A vertiginous look inside the bubble behind the financial bubble, with no end in sight.
Slant Magazine

Marc Bauder's documentary quietly detonates the conservative notion that our largest corporations should be allowed to duke it out in metaphorical no-holds-barred cage matches.

Festival Participation

Locarno Film Festival - 2013
Prize of the Semaine de la critique
CPH:DOX - 2013
IDFA - 2013
Zurich Film Festival - 2013
Paris Human Rights International Film Festiva - 2014
Special Jury Prize
European Documentary Film Award - 2014
European Documentary Film Award

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