Capital in the Twenty-First Century

"The book 'Capital', by economist Thomas Piketty, has become a phenomenon. After all, the publication seeks to understand the global economic state in a simple yet not simplistic way and to question, mainly, the accumulation of capital in the hands of few - see the fortunes of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. Now, the ideas, reflections and provocations of the book are transported to the screen in the competent documentary 'Capital in the Twenty-First Century'. The feature, directed by Justin Pemberton ('Love, Speed and Loss'), hits the mark by bringing the essence of the pages in well-conducted interviews and well-intentioned cuts - including some very well-fitted scenes from films, giving an interesting and unprecedented dimension to Piketty's work. However, the warning remains: the documentary is more of an entryway to the economist's reflections than an exact change of media."